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Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
"The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer."
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
"The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness."
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
"The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest."
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
"The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique."
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
"Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult."
Having six angles or corners.
"The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror."
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
"The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs."
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
"The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully."
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
"The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises."
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
"Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture."
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
"Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone."
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
"The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas."
The ability of a living system or organism to maintain internal stability despite changes in external conditions.
"Sweating helps the body maintain homeostasis in hot weather."
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
"The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified."
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
"The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets."