NSF nationals vocabulary W11 Flashcards

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glen

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a small narrow secluded valley

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globule

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a small globe or ball

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gloss

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superficial luster or shine, smooth and shiny

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4
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glut

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abundance, over excess of something

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5
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gnarled

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bent or twisted, having a rugged appearance

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gnash

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to grind together of by the teeth

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7
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Gothic

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of or relating to the goths and their history

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grande dame

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a middle-aged or elderly woman who is very respected or stylish

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gratuitous

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costing nothing, without cause

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green

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a color between blue and green

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11
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grill

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a appliance used to roast meat or vegetables, or to roast meat or vegatables

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12
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grizzled

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having grey or partly grey hair

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13
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ground

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the solid surface of earth

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14
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grudging

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unwillingly or resentfully

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grunge

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dirty, filthy or unclean

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guileless

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honest, or straightforward

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hackneyed

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repeated to often, commonplace or dull

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hale

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restored to good health, to haul or force

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hapless

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pitiful, unfortunate

20
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harlequin

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a clown or buffoon