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hiatus
n a break or interruption often from work ;
hierarchy
n an organization based on rank or degree ; pecking order
histrionic
a overly dramatic ; theatrical ;
homily
n a sermon
homogeneous
a uniform ; made entirely of one thing uniform
husbandry
n thrifty management of resources ; livestock farming
hyperbole
n an exaggeration used as a figure of speech ; exaggeration exaggeration
hypothetical
a uncertain ; unproven
iconoclast
n one who attacks popular beliefs or institutions
ideology
n a system of social or political ideas
idiosyncrasy
n a peculiarity ; an eccentricity
idyllic
a charming in a rustic way ; naturally peaceful
ignominy
n deep disgrace
illicit
a illegal ; not permitted
imminent
a just about to happen
immutable
a unchangeable
impartial
a fair ; not favoring one side or the other ; unbiased
impeccable
a flawless ; entirely without sin
Imperial
a like an emperor or an empire
impervious
a not allowing anything to pass through ; impenetrable