Barron's Flashcards

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eminent

A

of high reputation, outstanding

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2
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steeped

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soaked, drenched, saturated

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3
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voracious

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desiring or consuming great quantities

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4
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indiscriminate

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choosing at random without careful selection

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5
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replete

A

completely filled or supplied with

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6
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abound

A

exist in great numbers

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7
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technology

A

branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science

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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; a mechanical person

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10
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matron

A

an older married woman

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11
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badger

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to pester, nag, annoy persistently

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12
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implore

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to plead urgently for aid or mercy

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13
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drudgery

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unpleasant, dull, hardwork

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14
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interminable

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unending

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15
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perceive

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to understand, know, become aware of

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16
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laconic

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expressing much in few words

17
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throng

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crowd

18
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intrepid

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brave

19
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accost

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to approach and speak to

20
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reticent

A

silent