Deck 22 Flashcards
hackneyed
overused; trite; stale
halcyon
peaceful, carefree, serene
hapless
unlucky
harbinger
a forerunner, a signal of
harp
to repeat tediously, to go on and on about something
harry
to harass, to annoy
hedonism
the pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
hegemony
leadership, especially of one nation over another
herald
a royal proclaimer, a harbinger
hermetic
impervious (resistant) to external influence, airtight
heyday
golden age, prime
histrionic
overly dramatic; theatrical
hoary
gray or white with age; ancient; stale
homage
reverence; respect
homily
a sermon
hubris
arrogance; excessive pride
husbandry
thrifty management of resources; livestock farming
iconoclast
one who attacks popular beliefs or institutions
ideology
a system of social or political ideas
idiosyncrasy
a peculiarity; an eccentricity
idyllic
charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful
ignominy
deep disgrace
imminent
just about to happen
immutable
unchangeable
impartial
fair; not favoring one side or the other
