Deck 22 Flashcards

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hackneyed

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overused; trite; stale

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halcyon

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peaceful, carefree, serene

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hapless

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unlucky

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harbinger

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a forerunner, a signal of

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5
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harp

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to repeat tediously, to go on and on about something

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harry

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to harass, to annoy

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7
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hedonism

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the pursuit of pleasure as a way of life

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hegemony

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leadership, especially of one nation over another

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herald

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a royal proclaimer, a harbinger

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hermetic

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impervious (resistant) to external influence, airtight

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heyday

A

golden age, prime

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12
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histrionic

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overly dramatic; theatrical

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13
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hoary

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gray or white with age; ancient; stale

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homage

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reverence; respect

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15
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homily

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a sermon

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hubris

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arrogance; excessive pride

17
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husbandry

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thrifty management of resources; livestock farming

18
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iconoclast

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one who attacks popular beliefs or institutions

19
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ideology

A

a system of social or political ideas

20
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idiosyncrasy

A

a peculiarity; an eccentricity

21
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idyllic

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charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful

22
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ignominy

A

deep disgrace

23
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imminent

A

just about to happen

24
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immutable

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unchangeable

25
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impartial

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fair; not favoring one side or the other