NSF regionals vocabulary 22 Flashcards

1
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herculean

A

extremely difficult, requiring great strength

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2
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hinterland

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a remote and undeveloped area

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3
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hoist

A

to lift up or haul, a device used for lifting

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4
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holocaust

A

a great destruction, the killing of Jews

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5
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homage

A

respect or reverence paid

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6
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homogenize

A

to form by blending unlike elements

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7
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homologous

A

similar relation or position

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8
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hone

A

a tool for enlarging holes or piercing holes

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9
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honorarium

A

a fee paid for a nominally free service

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10
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hooligan

A

a cruel and brutal fellow, a ruffian

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11
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hover

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to hang in the air, suspend in the air

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12
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Howdah

A

a seat for riding on the back of a elephant or camel

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13
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hubbub

A

a loud confused noise from many voices

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14
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hue and cry

A

a protest

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15
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hulking

A

great size and bulk

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16
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humdrum

A

lacking variety, boring and tedious

17
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hyperventilate

A

to breathe abnormally hard and fast

18
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hypochondria

A

abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms, excessive worry about one’s health

19
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hypochondriac

A

pertaining to or suffering from hypochondria

20
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hypocritical

A

professing feelings or virtues that one does not actually possess

21
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iconic

A

having the characteristics of an icon

22
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idiosyncrasy

A

a habit that is peculiar to an individual

23
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ignominy

A

a state of dishonor

24
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imbue

A

to saturate with color and moisture

25
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immaculate

A

completely neat or perfect

26
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impale

A

to pierce with a point or stake

27
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impart

A

to disclose, to bestow

28
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impassioned

A

characterized by intense feeling or emotion

29
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impassive

A

calm, no emotion, not excited

30
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imperious

A

able to deal authoritatively with affairs, urge