NSF regionals vocabulary d2 Flashcards by Awesome Cool | Brainscape

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Alchemy

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A form of chemistry and speculated

philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages

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Alcove

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A recess or small room adjacent to or opening

out of a room

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Alibi

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To offer an excuse for something

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Alkali

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Alkaline in chemistry or more or less active

bases

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Allegation

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To assert with little or no proof

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Allegory

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A representation of abstract or spiritual

meaning through concrete or material forms

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Alloy

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A substance of mixed metals

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Allude

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To refer casually or indirectly

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Allusion

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A passing or casual reference; an incidental

mention of something

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Altruism

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Dedicated to the welfare of others

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Amazon

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A river in South America, one of a race of

female warriors near the Black Sea

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Ambiance

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The mood, character, quality or tone of
someone or something; the environment of
something

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Ambidextrous

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Able to use hands equally well; unusually

skillful

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Amelioration

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An improvement

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Amenable

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Willing to answer; cooperative, responsible

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Amicable

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Characterized by showing goodwill

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Amnesty

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A general pardon for offenses

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Amulet

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A lucky charm believed to bring good luck and

ward off evil

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Analogous

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Having analogy; corresponding in some particular

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Analogue

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Same thing as analogous (previous word)

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Android

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An automaton in the form of a human being

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Anecdote

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A brief story of an interesting event

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Angler

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A person who fishes with a hook or line or a person who tries scheming

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Angst

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A feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish

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Animosity

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A feeling of strong dislike or ill will

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Animus

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A strong dislike (same as animosity)

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Anodyne

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A medicine that relieves pain

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Antagonism

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An active hostility or opposition

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Antics

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A playful prank or trick

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Antidote

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A medicine or remedy that counteracts poison