NSF regionals vocabulary d2 Flashcards
Alchemy
A form of chemistry and speculated
philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages
Alcove
A recess or small room adjacent to or opening
out of a room
Alibi
To offer an excuse for something
Alkali
Alkaline in chemistry or more or less active
bases
Allegation
To assert with little or no proof
Allegory
A representation of abstract or spiritual
meaning through concrete or material forms
Alloy
A substance of mixed metals
Allude
To refer casually or indirectly
Allusion
A passing or casual reference; an incidental
mention of something
Altruism
Dedicated to the welfare of others
Amazon
A river in South America, one of a race of
female warriors near the Black Sea
Ambiance
The mood, character, quality or tone of
someone or something; the environment of
something
Ambidextrous
Able to use hands equally well; unusually
skillful
Amelioration
An improvement
Amenable
Willing to answer; cooperative, responsible
Amicable
Characterized by showing goodwill
Amnesty
A general pardon for offenses
Amulet
A lucky charm believed to bring good luck and
ward off evil
Analogous
Having analogy; corresponding in some particular
Analogue
Same thing as analogous (previous word)
Android
An automaton in the form of a human being
Anecdote
A brief story of an interesting event
Angler
A person who fishes with a hook or line or a person who tries scheming
Angst
A feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish
Animosity
A feeling of strong dislike or ill will
Animus
A strong dislike (same as animosity)
Anodyne
A medicine that relieves pain
Antagonism
An active hostility or opposition
Antics
A playful prank or trick
Antidote
A medicine or remedy that counteracts poison
