NSF regionals vocabulary g37 Flashcards

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wadi

A

a lake or river bed that is usually dry

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wag

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to move down and fro excitedly

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warp

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to twist and bend out of shape

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warranty

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a type of guarantee to a customer

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whim

A

a sudden change in mind

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whimsy

A

state of being fanciful, and delicate

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whiplash

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a whip of a lash, making a cracking noise

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white elephant

A

a unwanted possesion of an owner that is

wanted by others

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Wicket

A

a stump or stick that is used for playing

cricket

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wily

A

crafty and cunning

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windfall

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a unexpected gain, a piece of fruit fallen from

a tree by wind

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12
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winsome

A

innocently charming

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wonk

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a boring person, nerd

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wraith

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a apparation of a person before death

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zealot

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a person who shows exessive zeal

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zenith

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the highest point or state

17
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zone out

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to fall asleep from boredom