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Test 1 LA Vocab

TermDefinition
Paradox A statement that at first seems absurd or self contradictory but which may infect turn out to be true.
Realm A special field of something or someone.
Tinge A trace smattering, or slight degree.
Idiom: To pour oil on troubled waters. to make peace, to calm someone down.
Compound To increase or add to.
Annals Historical records.
Voracious Desiring or consuming great quantities.
Eminent Of high reputation, outstanding.
Steeped Soaked, drenched, saturated.
Idiom: A pig in a poke An item that seems good when you buy it but it's not as good as you thought.
Matron An older married woman.
Replete Completely filled or supplied with.
Prognosticate To predict a future event.
Technology A branch of science dealing with engineering.
Automaton A human like robot.
Indiscriminate Choosing at random without careful selection.
Idiom: To eat humble pie To admit your error and apologize.
Abound To exist in great numbers.
Badger To pester, nag, annoy persistently.
Idiom: A flash in the pan Promising at the start but disappointing later.
Implore To plead urgently for aid or mercy.
Drudgery Unpleasant, dull, or hard work.
Interminable Unending.
Perceive To understand, know, or become aware of.
Idiom: The sword of Damocles Any imminent danger.
Accost To approach and speak to.
Intrepid Brave.
Reticent Silent.
Laconic Using few words to say much.
Throng A crowd.
Furtive Secret.
Plethora Excess.
Hapless Unfortunate.
Idiom: Phrric victory A victory where you loose to much.
Felon A criminal.
Irate Angry.
Pretext An excuse.
Fabricate To lie; to construct
Adroit Skillful
Gesticulate To move your arms energetically.
Vigilant Watchful.
Avid Eager.
Cajole Coax.
Rudimentary Elementary.
Enhance Intensify
Nuance Slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
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