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eminent

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(adj) of high reputation, outstanding

Important

bright

The eminent author recieved the Nobel Prize for literature.

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voracious

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(adj) desiring or consuming great quantities

greedy; very desirous

viciously competitive

After skiing, I find that I have a voracious appetite.

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replete

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(adj.) completlely filled or supplied with

active, full of life

The football game was replete with excitment and great plays.

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automation

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machine that behaves like a person

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Prognosticate

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(v) to predict or fortell a future event

Ray Lewis refused to prognosticate as to his margin of victory in the election

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technology

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(n) branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science

Man may be freed from backbreaking labor by the products of scientific technology

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abound

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(v) to exist in great numbers

to be in a state of movement

also. abounding, abounded

The western plains used to be abound with bison before those animals were slaughtered by settlers.

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automation

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self operating machine or mechanism

a robot or mechanical person

The tine is approaching when human workers may be replaced by automaton.

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matron

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an older married woman

n. A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.(even a house)

A british scientist has prognisticated that within ten years every suburban matron will have her own robot servant.

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Pig in a poke

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a dissapointment

an item purchased without seeing in person

Madden “lab” access I bought online turned out the pig in a poke and I am now looking for a refund.

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paradox

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(n) a statement that first seems to be absurd or be self-contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true

Also. paradoxical

One of the great paradoxes of American life is that though minory groups have suffered injustices, no where in the world have so many varied groups lived together so harmoniously

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realm

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a special field of something or someone; kingdom; personal domain

The Ravens defense was stingy enough as not to allow the offense to cross their realm past the 50 the whole half !

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annals

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(n) historical records

The annals of sports are replete with the names of black athletes.

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compound

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(v) to add onto

His gloom was now compounded by the failing mark on his biology exam.

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tinge

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(n) a trace, smattering, or slight degree
(v) to affect to a slight degree

A tinge of garlic is all that’s necessary in most recipes.

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a flash in the pan

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promising at the start but dissapointing

The rookie reciever recorded many TD receptions during preseason but once the season started he proved to be a flash in the pan.

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badger

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(v.) To harass or pester persistently

After hearing how little I had in my bank account, dad repeatedly badgers me to watch my spending.

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implore

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(v.) to plead urgently for aid or mercy

The guilty plaintiff implored the judge for a reduced sentence.

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drudgery

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(n) unpleasant, dull, or hard work

Switching jobs saved him from the drudgery of a long comute

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interminable

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(adj) unending

tirelessly long, tedious

The student sat through the boring lecture for what seemed an interminable fifty minutes.

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perceive

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(v.) to become aware of or understand something

The eminent scientist percieved many in putting the invention into practice

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to pour oil on troubled waters

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to make peace, to calm someone down

SAMCRO and the Myans agreed to parley in order to pour oil on troubled waters.

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laconic

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(adj.) expressing much in few words

also laconism, laconicism,laconical

With his breif talking style, Bill Belichick is well known for his laconic style during press conferences.

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throng

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a crowd

After rising to stardom Justin Beiber no longer has a private life since he is constantly attacked by a throng of 12 year old girls wherever he goes.

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intrepid

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(adj) brave, fearless

bold

The intrepid soldier was given a purple heart for rescuing his captain in Iraq.

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accost

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(v.) to approach and speak to

After being bailed out of jail Pacman Jones was accosted by a throng of reporters.

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reticent

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(adj.)silent; reserved

reluctant or unwilling

Ever since the kidnapping, the reticent Jax teller has been evading the club.

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the sword of Damocles

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a saying that someone is in imminent danger

the saying describes a thin sword hanging by a hair is over them

Although the president was the most protected man in the world, he always complained he had the sword of Damocles over him.

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furtive

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secret, stealthy

also furtively, furtiveness

The prisoner furtively looked over his shoulder as he attempted to escape the prison.

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hapless

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very unlucky, unfortunate

It may be the end of the road for Mitt Romney’s hapless campaign for president.

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pyrrhic victory

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a too costly victory

Named after king pyrrhus who defeated the romans but his losses were extremely heavy.

In the end the Americans captured Bagdhad in a pyrrhic victory over the insurgents.

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vigilant

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watchful, attentive

The vigilant citizen looked on as he noticed something fishy.

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adroit

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skillful

w/ hands: dexterous

Hall of fame Linebacker Ray Lewis was always known as being atroit at recognizing opposing offenses plays before they happen.

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gesticulate

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(v.) to move arms energetically; especially in a speech

gesticulation

Its funny how Barack Obama immitators have the art down to his gesticulations during his speeches.

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pretext

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(n) an exuse, alleged reason

An effort or strategy intended to conceal something.

The neocons rely on false propoganda like “weapons of mass destruction” as a pretext to going to war with Iran.

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a wet blanket

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one who spoils the fun

After neighbor complaints, the police were the wet blanket that put an end to our party.

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avid

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eager, passionate, covetous

As an avid football fan, I try to see every game the Ravens play.

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cajole

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to persuade, coax

flatter

lure

also. cajoling, cajoled

The sweet talker cajoled the lady to go out with him.

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nuance

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(n) slight differences in meaning, tone

subtelty

To be a madden challange champion, you have to be aware of every single nuance of the game.

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to beard the lion in his den

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