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Vocabulary (Week #7)
Vocabulary from Week 7
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English
9th Grade
11/13/2013

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Term
homochromatic
Definition
having the same color (adj.)
Term
heterochromatic
Definition
having different colors (adj.)
Term
homogenuous
Definition
of the same kind; similar (adj.)
Term
heterogenuous
Definition
differing in kind; dissimilar (adj.)
Term
homology
Definition
fundamental similarity of structure (n.)
Term
heterology
Definition
lack of correspondence between parts (n.)
Term
homomorphic
Definition
exhibiting similarity in form (adj.)
Term
heteromorphic
Definition
exhibiting diversity in form (adj.)
Term
homonym
Definition
word that sounds like another but differs in meaning (n.)
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heteronym
Definition
word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning (n.)
Term
homocentric
Definition
having the same center (adj.)
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homophonic
Definition
having the same sound (adj.)
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polyphonic
Definition
having many sounds or voices (adj.)
Term
heteroclite
Definition
1. deviating from the common rule (adj.)
2. person or thing deviating from the common rule (n.)
Term
heterodox
Definition
contrary to some acknowledged standard (adj.)
Term
orthodox
Definition
conforming to an acknowledged standard (adj.)
Term
hyperacidity
Definition
excessive acidity (n.)
Term
hypoacidity
Definition
weak acidity (n.)
Term
hyperactive
Definition
overactive (adj.)
Term
hypoactive
Definition
underactive (adj.)
Term
hypertension
Definition
abnormally high blood pressure (n.)
Term
hypotension
Definition
low blood pressure (n.)
Term
hyperbole
Definition
extravagant exaggeration of a statement (n.)
Term
hypercritical
Definition
overcritical (adj.)
Term
hyperemia
Definition
superabundance of blood (n.)
Term
hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness (n.)
Term
myopia
Definition
nearsightedness (n.)
Term
hypersensitive
Definition
excessively sensitive; supersensitive
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
enlargement of a part or organ, as from excessive use (n.)
Term
atrophy
Definition
lack of growth from want of nourishment or from disease (n.)
Term
hypodermic
Definition
injected under the skin (adj.)
Term
hypothesis
Definition
theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning ("something placed under") (n.)
Term
hypothetical
Definition
assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural (adj.)
Term
hypothyroid
Definition
marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland (adj.)
Term
hyperthyroid
Definition
marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland (adj.)
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