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voracious

A

desiring or consuming great quantities

열렬히 탐내는, 왕성한

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indiscriminate

A

choosing at random without careful selection

신중하지 못한 선택을 하는, 무분별한

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eminent

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of high reputation, outstanding

저명한,탁월한

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steeped

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soaked, drenched, saturated

흠뻑 젖은, 빠져있는

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replete

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completely filled or supplied with

~로 가득한

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abound

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to exist in great numbers

가득 차 있다

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7
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technology

A

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

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prognosticate

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to predict or foretell a future event

예측하다 예언하다

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matron

A

an older married woman

나이 든 기혼 부인

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automation

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a robot; a mechanical “person”

자동화, 로봇

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paradox

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

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realm

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special field of sth or someone;kingdom

영역;왕국

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13
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annals

A

historical records

(역사)기록

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compound

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to increase or add to

가중시키다

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tinge

A

a trace, smattering, or slight degree

기미, 약간의 정도 (소량)

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16
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badger

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to pester, nag, annoy persistently

귀찮게 하다, 못살게 하다

17
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implore

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to plead urgently for aid or mercy

간청하다

18
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drudgery

A

unpleasant, dull, or hard work

궂은일, 귀찮은 일

19
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interminable

A

unending

끊임없는, 영구히 지속되는

20
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perceive

A

to understand, know, become aware of

이해하다, 깨닫다

21
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to eat humble pie

A

to admit your error and apologize

실수를 인정하고 사과하다(굴욕을 감수하다)

22
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a pig in a poke

A

an item you purchase without having seen;a disappointment

보지도 않고 사는 물건; 실망을 주는 것

23
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a flash in the pan

A

promising at the start but then disappointing

냄비 안의 섬광; 처음에는 전도 유망하디만 나중에는 실망스러운 것

24
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to pour oil on troubled waters

A

to make piece, to calm someone down

평화롭게 하다, (누군가를) 안정시킨다