week 1 Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
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abound

A

exist in great numbers

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2
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annals

A

historical records

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3
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automaton

A

robot

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4
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badger

A

to nag, annoy

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5
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compound

A

to add to

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6
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drudgery

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dull, unpleasant

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7
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eminent

A

outstanding

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8
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implore

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to plead for aid or mercy

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9
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indiscriminate

A

choosing randomly without thinking

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10
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interminable

A

long, never-ending

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11
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matron

A

older wise woman

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12
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paradox

A

“fair enough” seems absurd but might actually be true

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13
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prognosticate

A

to predict

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14
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realm

A

kingdom

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15
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replete

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completely filledp

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16
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steeped

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soaked, drenched

17
Q

tinge

A

a bit, slightly

18
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voracious

A

consuming in great quantities