H Flashcards

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Heredity

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Huhredity

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

a person’s ancestry.

the inheritance of a title, office, or right

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Heaven

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Brain

a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky.

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Hasten

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be quick to do something.

move or travel hurriedly.

cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would.

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4
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Humph

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used to express slightly scornful doubt or dissatisfaction

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5
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Help

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Psychologically, physiologically, and socially fulfill

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Helpful

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Psychologically, physiologically, and socially, fulfilling

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House of representatives

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Representation based on population

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Holarchy

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holons exist at multiple levels of organization, forming a hierarchy where each holon is both an autonomous entity and a component of a larger holon

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9
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Hog cranker

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Masturbation, usually in a more aggressive manner

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Hurtle

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move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.

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Hangover

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Alcohol withdrawal

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12
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Hope

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Trust in the future

Expectation of positive outcomes

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13
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Have

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Be with

Need

Done it

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14
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How

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In what manner

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15
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Harridan

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a strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman.

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16
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Hierarchical

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of the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank.

17
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Hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth.

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Harmony

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the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.

the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole.

agreement or concord.

an arrangement of the four Gospels, or of any parallel narratives, which presents a single continuous narrative text.

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Hypergamous

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marrying or dating someone of a higher social class or status.

20
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Hypergamy

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the act or practice of a person dating or marrying a spouse of higher social status or sexual capital than themselves

21
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Hoax

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a humorous or malicious deception.

deceive with a hoax.

22
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Hedge

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a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

a contract entered into or asset held as a protection against possible financial loss.

a word or phrase used to allow for additional possibilities or to avoid commitment, for example, etc., often, usually, or sometimes.

surround or bound with a hedge.

enclose something

limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.

avoid making a definite decision, statement, or commitment.

protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions.

Hedge one’s bets: avoid committing oneself when faced with a difficult choice.