NSF nationals vocabulary X26 Flashcards
1
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versatile
A
highly skilled in all fields, moving freely
2
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vicariously
A
preformed in the place of another
3
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vicissitude
A
a change or variation in the course of something
4
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virtuoso
A
versatile, a person with supreme skill in any field
5
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visceral
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pertaining to the bowels or intestines
6
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viscous
A
having the sticky properties of adhesive
7
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vitiate
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to impair or weaken the effectiveness of
8
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vitriolic
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a strong acid, harsh in tone
9
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vivify
A
make more striking or animated, give life to
10
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vixen
A
a ill tempered woman, a female fox
11
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vociferous
A
clamorous, loud and noisy
12
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voluptuous
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displaying luxury and gratification to the senses
13
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vortex
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a powerful circular current of water
14
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waif
A
a homeless child that is orphaned
15
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warble
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to sing or play with trills, to yodel
