NSF regionals vocabulary 41 Flashcards
1
Q
wheedle
A
to influence by gentle urging
2
Q
whet
A
to sharpen by rubbing
3
Q
whiplash
A
an injury to the neck resulting from rapid acceleration and deceleration, change of direction
4
Q
white elephant
A
a possession unwanted by the owner but difficult to dispose of
5
Q
wind chill
A
the apparent temperature felt by temperature mixed with wind speed
6
Q
wisp
A
a small bundle of straw, thin tuft of hair
7
Q
wraith
A
a mental representation of a haunting experience
8
Q
yoke
A
a machine that fasten two animals, to bond or tie
9
Q
zap
A
to shoot, strike suddenly and with force
