Day 2 Flashcards
Abound
v. To be great in number or amount.
v. To be fully supplied or filled; teem. See Synonyms at teem1.
“Remember the apostle Paul said that he knew how to “abound” (behave when he was well off) and how to be “abased” (get through hard times).”
Technology
n. The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives.
n. The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective.
n. Electronic or digital products and systems considered as a group: a store specializing in office technology.
n. Anthropology The body of knowledge available to a society that is of use in fashioning implements, practicing manual arts and skills, and extracting or collecting materials.
Prognositcate
v. To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. See Synonyms at predict.
v. To foreshadow; portend: urban renewal that prognosticates a social and cultural renaissance.
It looks like Rivers is doing just fine, but again, I think this serves as an admonishment to people (like me) who think they can prognosticate.”
Automation
n. The automatic operation or control of equipment, a process, or a system.
n. The techniques and equipment used to achieve automatic operation or control.
n. The condition of being automatically controlled or operated.
Beyond office paper work, the entire horizon of factory automation is beginning to open up for electronics.”
Matron
n. A married woman or a widow, especially a mother of dignity, mature age, and established social position.
n. A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.
“On my way there I spotted a young matron with three children in baggy pants, oversize shirts, and hats with the brim in the back” - I have only this to say regarding said “matron” - she is a failure as a parent.”
Pig in a poke
n. Something whose true value is concealed or unknown, especially something offered for sale.
“In short, it looks like the banking industry sold Congress a pig in a poke with this law.”
Histronic
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;
“Obviously, she was not histronic - she was in pain, probably had peritonitis and in severe pain, and died.”
