Voracious Vocab Week 1

Interminable

Endless; seeming to be without end

automaton

a robot; a mechanical "person"

paradox

a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true

tinge

a trace, smattering, or slight degree, a small amount

matron

an older married woman

technology

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

indiscriminate

choosing at random without careful selection, carelessly chosen

replete

completely filled or supplied with

voracious

desiring or consuming great quantities

annals

historical records

eminent

of high reputation, outstanding

steeped

soaked, drenched, saturated

realm

special field of something or someone; kingdom

abound

to be plentiful, be filled

compound

to increase or add to

badger

to pester, nag, annoy persistently

implore

to plead urgently for aid or mercy

prognosticate

to predict or foretell a future event

perceive

to understand, know, become aware of

drudgery

unpleasant, dull, or hard work