| A | B |
| abound | to exist in great numbers |
| technology | branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science |
| prognosticate | to predict or foretell a future event |
| abode | a place where one lives |
| automaton | a robot |
| replete | completely filled or supplied |
| eminent | of high reputation |
| steeped | soaked, drenched, saturated |
| voracious | desiring or consuming great quantities |
| indiscriminate | choosing at random without careful selection |
| compound | to increase or add to |
| annals | historical records |
| paradox | a statement that seems self-contradictory but is true |
| tinge | a trace, smattering, or slight degree |
| realm | special field of something or someone; kingdom |
| drudgery | unpleasant, dull, or hard work |
| badgers | to pester, nag, annoy persistently |
| perceives | to understand, know, become aware of |
| implored | to plead urgently for aid or mercy |
| interminable | unending |
| laconic | expressing much in a few words |
| accost | To approach and speak to often in an angry, aggressive, or unwanted way |
| throng | a great number of persons or creatures massed together |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance (brave) |
| reticent | inclined to be reserved |
| hapless | having no luck |
| irate | roused to ire |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed |
| plethora | an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs |
| felon | a person who has committed a serious crime |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| fabricate | to make up for the purpose of deception |
| pretext | a false ground that you give to hide why you are really doing something, an excuse |
| gesticulates | to make gestures especially when speaking |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : FUNDAMENTAL |
| cajoled | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance |
| enhance | to make markedly greater in measure or degree |
| nuance | a slight variation in meaning, tone, etc. |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |