Vocab Unit 20 Flashcards
1
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impasse
A
(n.) a problem or predicament with no obvious resolution
Syn: gridlock; stalemate; standoff
2
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wunderkind
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(n.) one who excels in a difficult field at an early age
Syn: prodigy
3
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acumen
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(n.) ability to discern or discriminate; shrewdness
Syn: keenness; sharpness
Ant: ignorance; naivete
4
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nanotechnology
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(n.) the use of single atoms and molecules to construct microscopic devices
5
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notarize
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(v.) to certify legally
6
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piquant
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(adj.) a strong, stimulating taste
Syn: spicy; tangy
Ant: bland
7
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malodorous
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(adj.) having an offensive odor
Syn: stinking
