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EHS Week 1
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11th Grade
09/24/2014

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technology
Definition
branch of knowlege dealing with engineering, science, etc.
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abound
Definition
to exist in great numbers
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steeped
Definition
soaked, drenched, saturated
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replete
Definition
completely filled or supplied with
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indiscriminate
Definition
choosing at random without careful selection
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prognosticate
Definition
to predict or foretell a future event
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eminent
Definition
of high reputation, outstanding
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voracious
Definition

desiring or consuming great quantities;

choosing at random without careful selection

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automaton
Definition
a robot; a mechanical "person"
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matron
Definition
an older married woman
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paradox
Definition
a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self-contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true
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realm
Definition
special field of something or someone; kingdom
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annals
Definition
historical records
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compound
Definition
to increase or add to
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tinge
Definition
a trace, smattering or slight degree
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badger
Definition
to pester, nag, annoy persistently
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implore
Definition
to plead urgently for aid or mercy
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drudgery
Definition
unpleasant, dull or hard work
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interminable
Definition
unending
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perceive
Definition
to understand, know, become aware of
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