NSF regionals vocabulary 37

Question 1

synapse

Answer 1

the junction of two neurons

Question 2

syncopation

Answer 2

a music that has a cut short rhythm

Question 3

syndicate

Answer 3

a group of people trying to undertake a duty

Question 4

syndrome

Answer 4

a group of symptoms that together are the characteristic of a disorder

Question 5

synergy

Answer 5

the working together of 2 things

Question 6

synthesis

Answer 6

a complex whole formed by combining

Question 7

synthesize

Answer 7

to combine to make a product

Question 8

synthesizer

Answer 8

an electronic instrument played with a keyboard

Question 9

tact

Answer 9

skill in dealing with others

Question 10

tainted

Answer 10

to contaminate or spoil, rotten

Question 11

tangible

Answer 11

perceived by the touch

Question 12

tango

Answer 12

a ballroom dance from Latin-america

Question 13

tantalized

Answer 13

to torment by showing something desired but out of reach

Question 14

tariff

Answer 14

a government tax on imports and export

Question 15

tarn

Answer 15

mountain lake

Question 16

tedious

Answer 16

causing boredom, long and tiresome

Question 17

temerity

Answer 17

fearless daring

Question 18

tempestuous

Answer 18

showing violent anger

Question 19

tenderfoot

Answer 19

an inexperienced person

Question 20

tenor

Answer 20

continuous progress