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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

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