H Flashcards
(52 cards)
Heredity
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
Heaven
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.
Hasten
be quick to do something.
move or travel hurriedly.
cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would.
Humph
used to express slightly scornful doubt or dissatisfaction
Help
Psychologically, physiologically, and socially fulfill
Helpful
Psychologically, physiologically, and socially, fulfilling
House of representatives
Representation based on population
Holarchy
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
Hog cranker
Masturbation, usually in a more aggressive manner
Hurtle
move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.
Hangover
Alcohol withdrawal
Hope
Trust in the future evoking a driving force that sustains one through difficulties and motivates one to take action, allowing one to transform pain into growth and despair into inspiration as a result of something.
Possibility of a bright future according to something
Have
Be with
Need
Done it
How
In what manner
Harridan
a strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman.
Hierarchical
of the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank.
Hypothesis
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.
Harmony
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.
Hypergamous
marrying or dating someone of a higher social class or status.
Hypergamy
the act or practice of a person dating or marrying a spouse of higher social status or sexual capital than themselves
Hoax
a humorous or malicious deception.
deceive with a hoax.
Hedge
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.
Heretic
a person believing in or practicing religious heresy.
a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
Humid
marked by a relatively high level of water vapor in the atmosphere.