NSF regionals vocabulary e18

Question 1

Hinterland

Answer 1

A remote or less developed part of a country

Question 2

Hoist

Answer 2

To raise or lift

Question 3

Homonym

Answer 3

A word the same as another in sound but

not in definition or spelling

Question 4

Hone

Answer 4

a tool for sharpening knives

Question 5

Hoodwink

Answer 5

to decieve or trick

Question 6

Hors d’oeuvre

Answer 6

Small bit of appetizing food

Question 7

Horticulturist

Answer 7

An expert in cultivating plants

Question 8

Hot button

Answer 8

Excitedly strong emotions

Question 9

Hubbub

Answer 9

A loud confused noise

Question 10

Huggermugger

Answer 10

Confused, disordered

Question 11

Hype

Answer 11

Promote or publicize

Question 12

Hyperbole

Answer 12

Exaggeration

Question 13

Hypothermia

Answer 13

Subnormal body temperature

Question 14

Idealist

Answer 14

A person who is guided more than ideals than

practical considerations

Question 15

Ignominiously

Answer 15

Deserving or causing public disgrace or

shame

Question 16

Impale

Answer 16

To pierce through

Question 17

Impasse

Answer 17

A position or cul-de-sac that has no way out

Question 18

Impassive

Answer 18

Not feeling or showing emotion

Question 19

Impeccable

Answer 19

Faultless, flawless

Question 20

Honorarium

Answer 20

a token of honor given for hard work or good

skill