1st week. Flashcards

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voracious

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desiring/consuming great quantities

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2
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indiscriminate

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choosing at random without careful selection

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3
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eminent

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of high reputation, outstanding

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4
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steeped

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soaked, drenched, saturated

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5
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replete

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completely filled or supplied with

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6
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abound

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to exist in great numbers

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7
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technology

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dealing with engineering, applied science etc.

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8
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prognosticate

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to predict or foretell a future event

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9
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automaton

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a robot

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10
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matron

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older married woman

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11
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paradox

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a statement that seems self contradictory but is true.

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12
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realm

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special field of something; kingdom

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13
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annals

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historical records

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14
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compound (v.)

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to increase or add to

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15
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tinge (n.)

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a trace or slight degree

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16
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badger (v.)

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to pester, nag, annoy persistently

17
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implore

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plead urgently for aid or mercy

18
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drudgery

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unpleasant, dull

19
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interminable

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seemingly unending

20
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perceive

A

become aware of