A vocab NSF

Question 1

Abacus

Answer 1

A frame with rows of beads, used for calculating.

Question 2

Abate

Answer 2

to decrease in force or intensity

Question 3

Abdicate

Answer 3

to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function

Question 4

Abetted

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to actively second and encourage

Question 5

Aboriginal

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being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region

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Abrasive

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causing damage or wear

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Abrogate

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to abolish

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Abysmal

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extremely poor or bad

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Abyss

Answer 9

great space or deep gulf

Question 10

Academe

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a place of instruction

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Accede

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to express approval or give consent

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Accentuate

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emphasize or noticeable

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Accessible

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capable of being reached

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Accessory

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an object that is not essential but adds to the beauty

Question 15

Acclaim

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applaud or praise

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Acclamation

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loud expression of approval or praise

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Acclimate

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to adapt to to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation

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Accoast

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to approach in an aggressive way

Question 19

Accredit

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to recognize as

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acid rain

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the rain that has increased acidity caused by environmental factors

Question 21

acidulous

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bitter or sour or sharp tasting

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acme

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the highest point or stage

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acoustics

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effects of sound in a room or building

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acquisitive

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possessive

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acquit

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to discharge or let free from guilty

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ad-lib

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without previous preparation

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addle

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confused or rotten

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adjunct

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something joined or added to another thing

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adjure

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urge or request

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adventurism

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take risks in business or politics

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affectation

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artificial and designed to impress

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affidavit

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a written statement confirmed by oath

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agronomist

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an expert in the science of soil management and crop production.

Question 34

specialist

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a person highly skilled in a particular subject

Question 35

albatross

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a very large oceanic bird

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alleviate

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to relieve or reduce

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alloy

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mixture with base metals

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allure

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power of attraction or fascination

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alms

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to donate or give charity to the poor

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altruism

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unselfish

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altruistic

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unselfish

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amalgamate

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to unite or merge

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amazon

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female warriors of Greek mythology

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amelioration

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improvement

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amethyst

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a deep purple stone

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amnesty

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forgiveness or pardon

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analogous

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similar or comparable

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animosity

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hatred or enemy

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annuity

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money paid to someone each year

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anonymous

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unknown

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antagonism

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opposing view

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anticlimax

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a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

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antidote

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prevents or relieves

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apartheid

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segregation

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appellation

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A title or name

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apperceptive

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consciousness

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applique

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decoration with a needle

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apprehensive

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worried or fearful

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approbation

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approval

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arachnid

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A spider species with four pairs of legs but no antennae

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archaic

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very old or old fashioned

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archipelago

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a group of islands

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ardor

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enthusiasm or passion

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arduous

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difficult and tiring

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aria

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melody or tune

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armoire

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tall cupboard or wardrobe

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ascertain

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to find out or learn with certainty

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ascribe

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attribute something

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aspersion

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misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation

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assiduously

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with great care and perseverance

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asteroid

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a small rocky body orbiting the sun

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astute

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mentally sharp or clever

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atheistic

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lacking belief in the existence of God.

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pertaining

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to belong as a part or member

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attune

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to make aware

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audacious

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bold or daring

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auditory

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sense of hearing

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aural

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ear or to the sense of hearing

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auspicious

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showing or suggesting that future success

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autistic

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difficulties with social interaction and communication

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autocratic

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a ruler who has absolute power

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autonomy

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the quality or state of being self-governing

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auxiliary

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offering or providing help

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avatar

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an incarnation in human form

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avian

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relating to birds

Question 86

avidity

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extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

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awe

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a feeling of amazement

Question 88

axis

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an striaght line about which a body rotates.