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Vocab 1
AP Lang
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Voracious | desiring or consuming great quantities |
| Indiscriminate | choosing at random without careful selection |
| Eminent | of high reputation; outstanding |
| Steeped | soaked, drenched, saturated |
| Replete | completely filled or supplied with |
| Abound | to exist in great numbers |
| Technology | branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science, etc. |
| Prognosticate | to predict or foretell a future event |
| Automaton | a robot; mechanical “person” |
| Matron | an older married woman |
| Paradox | statement that at first seems absurd but which may turn out to be true |
| Realm | special field of something or someone; a kingdom |
| Annals | historical records |
| Compound | to increase or add to |
| Tinge | a trace or slight degree |
| Badger | to pester, nag, annoy persistently |
| Implore | to plead urgently for aid or mercy |
| Drudgery | unpleasant, dull, or hard work |
| Interminable | unending |
| Perceive | to understand, know, become aware of |