38 Flashcards
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harrowing
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adj. extremely distressing; terrifying
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herbivorous
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adj. relating to a herbivore, an animal that feeds mainly on plants
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hermetic
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adj. tightly sealed; magical
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heterodox
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adj. unorthodox; not widely accepted
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hieroglyphics
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n. a system of writing in which pictorial symbols
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hirsute
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adj. covered with hair
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histrionic
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adj. relating to exaggerated emotional behavior calculated for effect; theatrical arts or performances
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homeostasis
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n. automatic maintenance by an organism of normal temperature, chemical balance, etc. within itself
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homily
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n. sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; platitude
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homogeneous
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adj. composed of identical parts; uniform in composition