vocab 1 Flashcards
voracious
desiring or consuming great quantities
indiscriminate
choosing at random without careful selection
eminent
of high reputation; outstanding
steeped
soaked, drenched, saturated,
abound
to exist in great numbers
replete
completely filled or supplied with
technology
branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science, et
prognosticate
to predict or foretell a future event
automaton
a robot; mechanical “person”
matron
an older married woman
paradox
statement that at first seems absurd but which may turn out to be true
realm
special field of something or someone; a kingdom
annals
historical records
compound
to increase or add toti
tinge
a trace or slight degree
badger
to pester, nag, annoy persistently
implore
to plead urgently for aid or mercy
interminable
unending, infinite
drudgery
unpleasant, dull, or hard work
perceive
to understand, know, become aware of
