VOCABULARYBREAKER_week 1

Question 1

voracious, a

Answer 1

desiring or consuming great quantities

Question 2

indiscriminate, v

Answer 2

choosing at random without careful selection

Question 3

eminent, n

Answer 3

of high reputation, outstanding

Question 4

steeped, v

Answer 4

soaked, drenched, saturated

Question 5

replete, v

Answer 5

completely filled or supplied with

Question 6

abound, v

Answer 6

to exist in great numbers

Question 7

technology, n

Answer 7

branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science, etc.

Question 8

prognosticate, v

Answer 8

to predict or foretell a future event

Question 9

automation, n

Answer 9

a robot; a mechanical “person”

Question 10

matron, n

Answer 10

an older married woman

Question 11

paradox, n

Answer 11

a statement that at first seems to be absurd of self-contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true

Question 12

realm, n

Answer 12

kingdom; special field of something or someone

Question 13

annals, n

Answer 13

historical records

Question 14

compound, v

Answer 14

to increase or add to

Question 15

tinge, n

Answer 15

a trace, smattering, or slight degree

Question 16

badger, v

Answer 16

to pester, nag, annoy persistently

Question 17

implore, v

Answer 17

to plead urgently for aid or mercy, умолять, заклинать, просить, упрашивать

Question 18

drudgery, n

Answer 18

unpleasant, dull, or hard work

Question 19

interminable, a

Answer 19

unending

Question 20

perceive, v

Answer 20

to understand, know, become aware of