NSF nationals vocabulary V6 Flashcards

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cookie

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a small cake made from sweet dough with chocolate chips

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coquette

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a woman who flirts to win the affection of men

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3
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cornice

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a hook to hold up curtains

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4
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corolla

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the inner envelope of floral leaves of a flower

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corporeal

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the nature of the physical body

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corpus

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the body of a animal or human, especially when dead, a large complete set of writings

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7
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corrugated

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to wrinkle as to the face or skin

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couch

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a piece of furniture where two to four people can sit

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countenance

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the face, or visage

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coup

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a highly successful surprise attack

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covert

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concealed; secret; disguised

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12
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cowl

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a hooded garment worn by monks

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13
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coy

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shyly hesitant

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14
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cozy

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snugly warm or comfortable

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15
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cranny

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a small narrow slit or crack or crevice

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credulous

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willing to believe or trust to quick

17
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creel

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wickerwork used mainly by anglers when fishing

18
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crescent

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a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends.

19
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crimp

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to press into small regular folds

20
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crucible

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a metal container used to heat substances at high temperatures