NSF nationals vocabulary W16 Flashcards

1
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moment

A

a instant or short period of time

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2
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mope

A

to move around aimlessly, dazed

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3
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moratorium

A

a suspension of an activity

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4
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mortify

A

to humiliate or shame, to hold within limits

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5
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motif

A

a design that consist of reoccurring shapes or colors

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6
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mottled

A

to mark with different colors or blotches

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7
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Mulch

A

a covering of rotting vegetable matter used to reduce evaporation and soil erosion

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8
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mulish

A

like a mule, very stubborn

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9
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my bad

A

admitting of fault

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10
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myrtle

A

a evergreen tree or shrub that is of the genus myrtus

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11
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nascent

A

the beginning or being born

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12
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natal

A

of or relating to a persons birth

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13
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nebulous

A

cloudy or cloud like; hazy, lacking definition

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14
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nefarious

A

extremely wicked

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15
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nemesis

A

the goddess of divine retribution, or a rival

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16
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neophyte

A

a beginner at something

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17
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nepotism

A

favoritism based off family relationship

18
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nettlesome

A

causing irritation or annoyance

19
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nexus

A

means of connection, a tie

20
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nirvana

A

the endless circle of reincarnation in hinduism

21
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nonce word

A

a word used on a special occasion

22
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nostrum

A

a medicine sold with fake or exaggerated claims

23
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nova

A

a star that becomes a thousand times brighter than fades to its original intensity

24
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nuance

A

a very slight difference in color or tone

25
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nub

A

a lump or small piece

26
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nucleus

A

part of the cell containing DNA or RNA

27
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numinous

A

like a numen, spiritual

28
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nuptials

A

pertaining to marriage

29
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obfuscate

A

making unclear or obscure

30
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obtuse

A

90 to 180 degrees angle

31
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offing

A

the part of sea seen from the shore

32
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omnibus

A

a double-Decker bus, providing many things at once

33
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on tenterhooks

A

one of the hooks or bent nails that hold cloth

34
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onerous

A

not easily borne; easily wearing away

35
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opus

A

musical work that has been created

36
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ordinance

A

a authoritative rule or command

37
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ordnance

A

military equipment

38
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orifice

A

an opening or aperture

39
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ornery

A

unpleasant in temper

40
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orthodontist

A

a teeth doctor specializing in irregularities in teeth