Week 1

Question 1

voracious

Answer 1

adj. desiring or consuming great quantities

Question 2

indiscriminate

Answer 2

adj. choosing at random without careful selection

Question 3

eminent

Answer 3

adj. of high reputation, outstanding

Question 4

steeped

Answer 4

adj. soaked, drenched, saturated

Question 5

replete

Answer 5

adj. completely filled or supplied with

Question 6

abound

Answer 6

v. exist in great numbers

Question 7

technology

Answer 7

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

Question 8

prognosticate

Answer 8

v. predict or foretell a future event

Question 9

automaton

Answer 9

n. a robot; a mechanical “person”

Question 10

matron

Answer 10

n. an older married woman

Question 11

paradox

Answer 11

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

Question 12

annals

Answer 12

n. historical records

Question 13

compound

Answer 13

v. increase or add to

Question 14

tinge

Answer 14

n. a trace, smattering, or slight degree

Question 15

badger

Answer 15

v. pester, nag, annoy persistently

Question 16

implore

Answer 16

v. plead urgently for aid or mercy

Question 17

drudgery

Answer 17

adj. unpleasant, dull, or hard work

Question 18

interminable

Answer 18

adj. unending

Question 19

perceive

Answer 19

v. understand, know, become aware of

Question 20

realm

Answer 20

n. special field of something or someone; kingdom