NSF regionals vocabulary 01 Flashcards

(40 cards)

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abase

A

to lower in rank

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abide

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to stay or remain with

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abject

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hopeless, miserable

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ablution

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to clean, or bathe, for a religious ritual

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aboriginal

A

earliest known of a region, native

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abrogate

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to put aside, ignore

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absolve

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to free from guilt

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abyss

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immeasurable depth

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access

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change in emotion, to be able to use

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accessible

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open or avaliable

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acclamation

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to praise

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acclimate

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to adapt to an environment or climate

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accredit

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to approve of, to believe

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acid rain

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precipitation in form of chemicals

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acquit

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to discharge

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acrid

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biting or sharp to taste or smell

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actuary

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a person who computes premium rates

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actuate

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to start or put in action

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acupuncture

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a chinese medical practice which treats illness

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ad hoc

A

dealing with a specific subject

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ad lib

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something improvised in speech

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adamantine

A

firm in attitude or physically

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addle

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confused or rotten

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ad-lib

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spoken without preparation

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adulterate
to make impure
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advert
to refer or comment on
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affable
showing warmth and friendliness
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aggregate
a cluster of particles
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aghast
awestruck, surprised
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alchemy
chemistry practised in the Middle Ages
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alcove
a small recess in a room
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alibi
a excuse offered by someone
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alkali
a soluble salt
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allay
to ease or relieve
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allegro
brisk or rapid in tempo
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alliteration
the commencement of two or more syllables
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allure
to charm
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alluring
charming
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allusion
a casual reference
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alms
anything given to the needy