NSF regionals vocabulary f21 Flashcards
Jackrabbit
A type of hare
Jejune
Simple, unrealistic, like a dream
Jeopardy
To put into danger
Jitney
A car or vehicle following a route for 5 cents
Jocular
Intended for a joke, not meant to take
seriously
Jodhpurs
Full length trousers, for horse riding
Joist
A part of steel or wood supporting a building
Josh
To tease in a playful way
Juggernaut
A form of Krishna worshipped in a festival
Juju
A charm or a magical object
Jurisdiction
Power or authority
Justify
To show or prove to be right
Juxtapose
To place in a certain position, to be near or
very close to
Kangaroo court
A unofficial court held by a group of people
Karaoke
A system containing of a microphone
prerecorded track and more
Keel
A small boat, a longitude structure at the
bottom of a boat
Kiosk
A small area with sides open, like a news
stand
Labyrinth
A maze
Laconic
A concise reply
Languorous
Lack of energy
Lanyard
Any of the various cords for tightening or
fastening
Lassitude
Weariness of the body or strain
Latent
Existing but not visible
Lattice
A structure consisting of wood or metal
crossed on each other
Laudatory
Expressing praise
Lee
Shelter from rain or wind
Leeway
Freedom, space
Legalese
Language containing of a exessive amount of
legal terminology
Leggy
Having long legs
Legion
3000-6000 men in the ancient roman army
Lenient
To be calm toward
Leverage
An advantage gained by using a lever
Ligature
A object used for tying or binding
Limerick
A verse that has 5 lines
Linchpin
A pin passed through the axle of a wheel to
keep it in place
Lingo
A speech or language of a particular field
Lion’s share
The largest part or share
Liquid assets
Easily convertible into cash
Liquidity
Cash
Litigious
Pertaining to a lawsuit
