NSF Final Wordlist 4

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NSF Final Wordlist 4
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  1. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  2. Aztec
    a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
  3. awash
    covered with water
  4. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  5. auditorium
    the area of a theater or hall where the audience sits
  6. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  7. asterisk
    a star-shaped character used in printing
  8. assuasive
    freeing from fear and anxiety
  9. Arthurian
    of or relating to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
  10. argentine
    any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
  11. architrave
    the molding around a door or window
  12. architecture
    the discipline dealing with the design of fine buildings
  13. archangel
    a spiritual at the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
  14. arachnoid
    relating to or resembling a member of the class Arachnida
  15. aquanaut
    a person who swims underwater with special equipment
  16. apricot
    a yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach
  17. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  18. applause
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  19. appeasement
    the act of acceding to demands
  20. apostle
    an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
  21. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  22. antiquity
    the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
  23. antiquarian
    of or relating to artifacts or objects from the past
  24. antibody
    a protein that produces an immune response
  25. anthropogenic
    relating to or resulting from the influence of human beings
  26. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  27. ante
    the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
  28. antacid
    an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity
  29. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  30. anionic
    of or relating to anions
  31. animation
    quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
  32. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  33. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  34. ammunition
    projectiles to be fired from a gun
  35. ammoniac
    pertaining to or containing or similar to ammonia
  36. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  37. alveolar
    pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
  38. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  39. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  40. alligator
    an amphibious reptile related to crocodiles
  41. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  42. allegro
    in a quick and lively tempo
  43. alkane
    a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
  44. alike
    having the same or similar characteristics
  45. algorithm
    a precise rule specifying how to solve some problem
  46. alfalfa
    plant with trifoliate leaves mostly grown to feed livestock
  47. alee
    on the side facing away from the wind
  48. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  49. aircraft
    a vehicle that can fly
  50. agonal
    pertaining to or associated with agony
  51. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  52. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  53. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  54. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  55. affection
    a positive feeling of liking
  56. aeronautic
    of or pertaining to aeronautics
  57. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  58. adobo
    a dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish
  59. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  60. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  61. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  62. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  63. acanthus
    any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
  64. academia
    the world of higher learning
  65. academe
    the community or environment of colleges and universities
  66. abyssal
    relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters
  67. abhorrence
    hate coupled with disgust
  68. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  69. baggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  70. baleen
    a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales
  71. balefire
    a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
  72. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  73. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  74. bamboo
    woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems
  75. bandage
    a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injury
  76. baneful
    evil or sinister
  77. bangle
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
  78. barley
    a plant grown for forage and grain
  79. barnacle
    marine crustacean with feathery food-catching appendages
  80. barrister
    a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law
  81. batik
    a dyed fabric
  82. bawl
    cry loudly
  83. beaker
    a cup (usually without a handle)
  84. beauteous
    (poetic )beautiful, especially to the sight
  85. bedeck
    decorate
  86. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
  87. behest
    an authoritative command or request
  88. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  89. bell
    a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
  90. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  91. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  92. benevolence
    disposition to do good
  93. benjamin
    gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
  94. benumbed
    lacking sensation
  95. bethel
    a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
  96. bevel
    a sloping edge where two surfaces meet at a non-right angle
  97. biblical
    of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
  98. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  99. billiards
    game in which cue sticks are used to propel balls on a table
  100. binary
    of or pertaining to a number system having 2 as its base
  101. biotic
    of or relating to living organisms
  102. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
  103. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  104. blindfold
    a cloth used to cover the eyes
  105. blister
    an elevation of the skin filled with fluid
  106. blitz
    a swift military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
  107. bloc
    a group united for a particular purpose
  108. blockade
    a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
  109. bloodbath
    indiscriminate slaughter
  110. bolster
    support and strengthen
  111. bonanza
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  112. bonbon
    a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate
  113. bongo
    a small drum; played with the hands
  114. bunker
    an underground shelter or fortification
  115. bulla
    the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
  116. buffet
    piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
  117. bruin
    large ferocious bear of Eurasia
  118. browbeat
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  119. brooklime
    European plant having low-lying stems with blue flowers
  120. broil
    cook by exposing to strong heat in a part of an oven
  121. breakwater
    a protective structure of stone or concrete
  122. breaker
    waves breaking on the shore
  123. brawl
    quarrel or fight noisily, angrily or disruptively
  124. brail
    a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in
  125. bracelet
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
  126. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  127. Boswell
    Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson
  128. border
    the boundary of a surface
  129. boom
    a deep prolonged loud noise
Created on 六月 28, 2011 (updated 六月 28, 2011)

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