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eminent

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(adj) of high reputation, outstanding

Important

bright

The eminent author recieved the Nobel Prize for literature.

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voracious

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(adj) desiring or consuming great quantities

greedy; very desirous

viciously competitive

After skiing, I find that I have a voracious appetite.

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replete

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(adj.) completlely filled or supplied with

active, full of life

The football game was replete with excitment and great plays.

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automation

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machine that behaves like a person

Question 2

Prognosticate

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(v) to predict or fortell a future event

Ray Lewis refused to prognosticate as to his margin of victory in the election

Question 2

technology

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(n) branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science

Man may be freed from backbreaking labor by the products of scientific technology

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abound

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(v) to exist in great numbers

to be in a state of movement

also. abounding, abounded

The western plains used to be abound with bison before those animals were slaughtered by settlers.

Question 3

automation

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self operating machine or mechanism

a robot or mechanical person

The tine is approaching when human workers may be replaced by automaton.

Question 4

matron

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an older married woman

n. A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.(even a house)

A british scientist has prognisticated that within ten years every suburban matron will have her own robot servant.

Question 5

Pig in a poke

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a dissapointment

an item purchased without seeing in person

Madden “lab” access I bought online turned out the pig in a poke and I am now looking for a refund.

Question 6

paradox

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

Also. paradoxical

One of the great paradoxes of American life is that though minory groups have suffered injustices, no where in the world have so many varied groups lived together so harmoniously

Question 7

realm

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a special field of something or someone; kingdom; personal domain

The Ravens defense was stingy enough as not to allow the offense to cross their realm past the 50 the whole half !

Question 8

annals

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(n) historical records

The annals of sports are replete with the names of black athletes.

Question 9

compound

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(v) to add onto

His gloom was now compounded by the failing mark on his biology exam.

Question 10

tinge

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(n) a trace, smattering, or slight degree
(v) to affect to a slight degree

A tinge of garlic is all that’s necessary in most recipes.

Question 11

a flash in the pan

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promising at the start but dissapointing

The rookie reciever recorded many TD receptions during preseason but once the season started he proved to be a flash in the pan.

Question 12

badger

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(v.) To harass or pester persistently

After hearing how little I had in my bank account, dad repeatedly badgers me to watch my spending.

Question 13

implore

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(v.) to plead urgently for aid or mercy

The guilty plaintiff implored the judge for a reduced sentence.

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drudgery

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(n) unpleasant, dull, or hard work

Switching jobs saved him from the drudgery of a long comute

Question 15

interminable

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(adj) unending

tirelessly long, tedious

The student sat through the boring lecture for what seemed an interminable fifty minutes.

Question 16

perceive

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(v.) to become aware of or understand something

The eminent scientist percieved many in putting the invention into practice

Question 17

to pour oil on troubled waters

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to make peace, to calm someone down

SAMCRO and the Myans agreed to parley in order to pour oil on troubled waters.

Question 18

laconic

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(adj.) expressing much in few words

also laconism, laconicism,laconical

With his breif talking style, Bill Belichick is well known for his laconic style during press conferences.

Question 19

throng

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a crowd

After rising to stardom Justin Beiber no longer has a private life since he is constantly attacked by a throng of 12 year old girls wherever he goes.

Question 20

intrepid

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(adj) brave, fearless bold The _intrepid_ soldier was given a purple heart for rescuing his captain in Iraq.

Question 21

accost

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(v.) to approach and speak to After being bailed out of jail Pacman Jones was _accosted_ by a throng of reporters.

Question 22

reticent

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(adj.)silent; reserved reluctant or unwilling Ever since the kidnapping, the reticent Jax teller has been evading the club.

Question 23

the sword of Damocles

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a saying that someone is in imminent danger the saying describes a thin sword hanging by a hair is over them Although the president was the most protected man in the world, he always complained he had the _sword of Damocles_ over him.

Question 24

furtive

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secret, stealthy also furtively, furtiveness The prisoner _furtively_ looked over his shoulder as he attempted to escape the prison.

Question 25

hapless

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very unlucky, unfortunate It may be the end of the road for Mitt Romney's _hapless_ campaign for president.

Question 26

pyrrhic victory

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a too costly victory Named after king pyrrhus who defeated the romans but his losses were extremely heavy. In the end the Americans captured Bagdhad in a pyrrhic victory over the insurgents.

Question 27

vigilant

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watchful, attentive The vigilant citizen looked on as he noticed something fishy.

Question 28

adroit

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skillful w/ hands: dexterous Hall of fame Linebacker Ray Lewis was always known as being _atroit_ at recognizing opposing offenses plays before they happen.

Question 29

gesticulate

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(v.) to move arms energetically; especially in a speech gesticulation Its funny how Barack Obama immitators have the art down to his _gesticulations_ during his speeches.

Question 30

pretext

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(n) an exuse, alleged reason An effort or strategy intended to conceal something. The neocons rely on false propoganda like "weapons of mass destruction" as a _pretext_ to going to war with Iran.

Question 31

a wet blanket

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one who spoils the fun After neighbor complaints, the police were the wet blanket that put an end to our party.

Question 32

avid

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eager, passionate, covetous As an _avid_ football fan, I try to see every game the Ravens play.

Question 33

cajole

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to persuade, coax flatter lure also. cajoling, cajoled The sweet talker _cajoled_ the lady to go out with him.

Question 34

nuance

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(n) slight differences in meaning, tone subtelty To be a madden challange champion, you have to be aware of every single nuance of the game.

Question 35

to beard the lion in his den