NSF regionals vocabulary f21 Flashcards

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Jackrabbit

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A type of hare

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Jejune

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Simple, unrealistic, like a dream

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Jeopardy

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To put into danger

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Jitney

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A car or vehicle following a route for 5 cents

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Jocular

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Intended for a joke, not meant to take

seriously

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Jodhpurs

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Full length trousers, for horse riding

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Joist

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A part of steel or wood supporting a building

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Josh

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To tease in a playful way

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Juggernaut

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A form of Krishna worshipped in a festival

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Juju

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A charm or a magical object

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Jurisdiction

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Power or authority

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Justify

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To show or prove to be right

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Juxtapose

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To place in a certain position, to be near or

very close to

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Kangaroo court

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A unofficial court held by a group of people

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Karaoke

A

A system containing of a microphone

prerecorded track and more

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Keel

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A small boat, a longitude structure at the

bottom of a boat

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Kiosk

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A small area with sides open, like a news

stand

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Labyrinth

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Laconic

A

A concise reply

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Languorous

A

Lack of energy

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Lanyard

A

Any of the various cords for tightening or

fastening

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Lassitude

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Weariness of the body or strain

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Latent

A

Existing but not visible

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Lattice

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A structure consisting of wood or metal

crossed on each other

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Laudatory
Expressing praise
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Lee
Shelter from rain or wind
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Leeway
Freedom, space
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Legalese
Language containing of a exessive amount of | legal terminology
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Leggy
Having long legs
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Legion
3000-6000 men in the ancient roman army
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Lenient
To be calm toward
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Leverage
An advantage gained by using a lever
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Ligature
A object used for tying or binding
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Limerick
A verse that has 5 lines
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Linchpin
A pin passed through the axle of a wheel to | keep it in place
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Lingo
A speech or language of a particular field
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Lion's share
The largest part or share
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Liquid assets
Easily convertible into cash
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Liquidity
Cash
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Litigious
Pertaining to a lawsuit