Solving The Servant Problem Flashcards

1
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Abound

A

To exist in great numbers

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2
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Prognosticate

A

To predict or foretell a future event

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3
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Automaton

A

A robot; a mechanical person

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4
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Matron

A

An older married woman

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5
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Contend with

A

Struggle to overcome

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6
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Scour

A

Clean or brighten the surface of sth by rubbing it hard, typically with a detergent

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7
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Grime

A

Dirt ingrained on the surface of sth

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8
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A pig in a poke

A

An item you purchase without having seen; a disappointment

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9
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Mayor

A

The elected head of a city

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