NSF regionals vocabulary e18 Flashcards
1
Q
Hinterland
A
A remote or less developed part of a country
2
Q
Hoist
A
To raise or lift
3
Q
Homonym
A
A word the same as another in sound but
not in definition or spelling
4
Q
Hone
A
a tool for sharpening knives
5
Q
Hoodwink
A
to decieve or trick
6
Q
Hors d’oeuvre
A
Small bit of appetizing food
7
Q
Horticulturist
A
An expert in cultivating plants
8
Q
Hot button
A
Excitedly strong emotions
9
Q
Hubbub
A
A loud confused noise
10
Q
Huggermugger
A
Confused, disordered
11
Q
Hype
A
Promote or publicize
12
Q
Hyperbole
A
Exaggeration
13
Q
Hypothermia
A
Subnormal body temperature
14
Q
Idealist
A
A person who is guided more than ideals than
practical considerations
15
Q
Ignominiously
A
Deserving or causing public disgrace or
shame
