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voracious
What does voracious mean?
voracious (adjective): having a great appetite for anything; eager.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce voracious?
/vɔˈɹeɪʃəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does voracious come from?
From Latin vorāx + English -acious.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “voracious” mean?
of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal
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based in scientific and industrial progress
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openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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having a great appetite for anything; eager
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