NSF nationals vocabulary V5 Flashcards
1
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cirrus
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a cloud of white crystals and narrow bands with altitude of 7-8 miles
2
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clientele
A
a body of clients or customers
3
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clinch
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to settle decisively, to fasten or grip
4
Q
cloven
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pass tense of cleave, (to adhere closely)
5
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cobble
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to mend or patch, to put together
6
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cocooning
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the practice of spending leisure at home
7
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codify
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to reduce to a code
8
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cog
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a tooth of a gear
9
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cogitation
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to reflect, or think about
10
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cognate
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related by birth, of the parentage
11
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cognomen
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a surname, or nickname
12
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cohesive
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characterized by sticking together
13
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cold call
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a visit or telephone call soliciting business
14
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cold front
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the zone separating two air masses
15
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collate
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to gather or arrange in proper sequence
16
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collation
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a light meal, or the verification of a phone number
