ML Lesson 13 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a guille?

A

the use of dishonest methods to achieve something

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2
Q

What does guileless mean?

A

to be innocent

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3
Q

What is a gurney?

A

a stretcher with wheels used to transport sick people

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4
Q

What does gyrate mean?

A

to move back and forth in a circular motion

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5
Q

What does hallow mean?

A

to be holy

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6
Q

What is a harbinger?

A

something that shows something that’s coming

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7
Q

What does hardy mean?

A

to be able to go through difficult conditions

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8
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What does headstrong mean?

A

to be very stubborn

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9
Q

What is a henchman?

A

someone who works for a criminal or politician who does illegal things

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10
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What does herald mean?

A

to give notice of

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11
Q

What is a hiatus?

A

an interruption in time or community

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12
Q

What is a highwayman?

A

a thief who stops travelers on roads and robs them

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13
Q

What is hilarity?

A

noisy fun or laughter

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14
Q

What is a hoax?

A

an act meant to deceive people

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15
Q

What is homage?

A

tribute

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16
Q

What does homogenize mean?

A

to reduce the particles of something so they are small and evenly distributed

17
Q

What is humility?

A

the state of thinking that you aren’t better than others

18
Q

What is humus?

A

a brown or black material that forms the organic portion of topsoil

19
Q

What is hydrate?

A

a substance formed when water comes into contact with something else

20
Q

What does ignoble mean?

A

to be undeserving of respect