NSF nationals vocabulary W16 Flashcards
moment
a instant or short period of time
mope
to move around aimlessly, dazed
moratorium
a suspension of an activity
mortify
to humiliate or shame, to hold within limits
motif
a design that consist of reoccurring shapes or colors
mottled
to mark with different colors or blotches
Mulch
a covering of rotting vegetable matter used to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
mulish
like a mule, very stubborn
my bad
admitting of fault
myrtle
a evergreen tree or shrub that is of the genus myrtus
nascent
the beginning or being born
natal
of or relating to a persons birth
nebulous
cloudy or cloud like; hazy, lacking definition
nefarious
extremely wicked
nemesis
the goddess of divine retribution, or a rival
neophyte
a beginner at something
nepotism
favoritism based off family relationship
nettlesome
causing irritation or annoyance
nexus
means of connection, a tie
nirvana
the endless circle of reincarnation in hinduism
nonce word
a word used on a special occasion
nostrum
a medicine sold with fake or exaggerated claims
nova
a star that becomes a thousand times brighter than fades to its original intensity
nuance
a very slight difference in color or tone
nub
a lump or small piece
nucleus
part of the cell containing DNA or RNA
numinous
like a numen, spiritual
nuptials
pertaining to marriage
obfuscate
making unclear or obscure
obtuse
90 to 180 degrees angle
offing
the part of sea seen from the shore
omnibus
a double-Decker bus, providing many things at once
on tenterhooks
one of the hooks or bent nails that hold cloth
onerous
not easily borne; easily wearing away
opus
musical work that has been created
ordinance
a authoritative rule or command
ordnance
military equipment
orifice
an opening or aperture
ornery
unpleasant in temper
orthodontist
a teeth doctor specializing in irregularities in teeth
