NSF nationals vocabulary 09 Flashcards
1
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corollary
A
a proposition that is incidentally proved in proving another proposition
2
Q
corona
A
one or more circles of light around luminous body, crown shape
3
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couch
A
a seating piece of furniture for 2 to 4 people
4
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countenance
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the appearance on a person’s face, visage
5
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countermand
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to recall, reversing a command
6
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counterpoint
A
a music form involving the simultaneous sound of 2 or more melodies
7
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covert
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secret or hidden, shelter
8
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cower
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to curl up in fear in shame
9
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coy
A
shy and modest
10
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cracker
A
a thin, crisp wafer
11
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credulous
A
having little evidence to show
12
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creed
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a system of beliefs, doctrine
13
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crib
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a baby bed that is enclosed
14
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crucible
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a container that can sustain high temperature
15
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cue
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to hint, a clue to come and do an action
