ML Lesson 13 Flashcards
What is a guille?
the use of dishonest methods to achieve something
What does guileless mean?
to be innocent
What is a gurney?
a stretcher with wheels used to transport sick people
What does gyrate mean?
to move back and forth in a circular motion
What does hallow mean?
to be holy
What is a harbinger?
something that shows something that’s coming
What does hardy mean?
to be able to go through difficult conditions
What does headstrong mean?
to be very stubborn
What is a henchman?
someone who works for a criminal or politician who does illegal things
What does herald mean?
to give notice of
What is a hiatus?
an interruption in time or community
What is a highwayman?
a thief who stops travelers on roads and robs them
What is hilarity?
noisy fun or laughter
What is a hoax?
an act meant to deceive people
What is homage?
tribute
What does homogenize mean?
to reduce the particles of something so they are small and evenly distributed
What is humility?
the state of thinking that you aren’t better than others
What is humus?
a brown or black material that forms the organic portion of topsoil
What is hydrate?
a substance formed when water comes into contact with something else
What does ignoble mean?
to be undeserving of respect
