NSF regionals vocabulary 34 Flashcards

1
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satiate

A

to fill to satisfaction

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2
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satire

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a witty language used to convey insults

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3
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savory

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having a pleasant taste or smell

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4
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saw

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a proverb of see

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5
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scald

A

the act of burning by liquid

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6
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scam

A

a fraudulent business scheme

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7
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scamp

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one who is playful mischievously

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8
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scarf

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a garment worn around the neck or to eat quick

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9
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scavenger

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a animal that feeds on refuse

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10
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scepter

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a rod or wand borne in the hand

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11
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scintillating

A

brilliantly clever and full of beauty

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12
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scoff

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showing contempt by derision

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13
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scrounge

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to borrow with no intention of returning

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14
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scruple

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small amount

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15
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scrutiny

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the act of examining something closely

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16
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seance

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a meeting where a spiritualist attempts to communicate with the dead

17
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sear

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to burn or scorch, dry up and wither

18
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secretary

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a person who is head of an administrative

19
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secular

A

not connected to religion

20
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sedulous

A

marked by care, carefully maintained