NSF regionals vocabulary 37 Flashcards

1
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synapse

A

the junction of two neurons

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2
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syncopation

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a music that has a cut short rhythm

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3
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syndicate

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a group of people trying to undertake a duty

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4
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syndrome

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a group of symptoms that together are the characteristic of a disorder

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5
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synergy

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the working together of 2 things

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6
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synthesis

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a complex whole formed by combining

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7
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synthesize

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to combine to make a product

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8
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synthesizer

A

an electronic instrument played with a keyboard

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9
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tact

A

skill in dealing with others

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10
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tainted

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to contaminate or spoil, rotten

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11
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tangible

A

perceived by the touch

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12
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tango

A

a ballroom dance from Latin-america

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13
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tantalized

A

to torment by showing something desired but out of reach

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14
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tariff

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a government tax on imports and export

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15
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tarn

A

mountain lake

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16
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tedious

A

causing boredom, long and tiresome

17
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temerity

A

fearless daring

18
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tempestuous

A

showing violent anger

19
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tenderfoot

A

an inexperienced person

20
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tenor

A

continuous progress