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1
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Hack

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  1. cut roughly;
  2. computer hacking
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Hackneyed

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made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase

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Halcyon

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calm and peaceful

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Hallow

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to make holy; consecrate

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Hallucinate

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have illusions; perceive what is not actually there

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Hamper

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  1. a basket usually with a cover; a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner);
  2. verb: prevent the progress or free movement of; put at a disadvantage
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Hapless

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unfortunate and deserving pity

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Harangue

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a lengthy and aggressive speech

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Harbinger

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a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

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Harbor

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  1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  2. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly;
  3. give shelter to
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Harmonious

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characterized by agreement or accord

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Harrow

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  1. a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil;
  2. verb: draw a harrow over (land)
  3. cause distress to
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Haughty

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arrogant; conceited

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Hauteur

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haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride

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Hedonism

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to incite; arouse

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Heed

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to give one’s attention to; take notice of

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Hegemony

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predominance

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Heinous

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(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked

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Herald

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be a sign that (something) is about to happen

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Herbaceous

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characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part

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Heresy

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belief contrary to what is generally accepted

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Heretic (adv. Heretical)

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a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted

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Hermetic

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(of a seal or closure) complete and airtight

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Heterodox

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deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion

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Heterogeneous

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  1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature;
  2. originating outside the body
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Hew

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chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool

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Hidebound

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unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or conventiom

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Highbrow

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(person) with superior tastes

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Hindrance

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someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal

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Hirsute

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hairy; shaggy

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Histrionic

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characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected

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Hoax

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mischievous trick played to deceive

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Hodgepodge

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a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas; a motley assortment of things

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Hollow

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  1. having a hole or empty space inside
  2. without significance
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Holster

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a sheath for carrying a handgun

36
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Homeopathy

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a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated

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Homiletics

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act of preaching

38
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Homogeneity

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the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind

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Hone

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  1. stone used for sharpening tools
  2. refine or perfect (something) over a period of time
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Hoodwink

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trick; mislead

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Hortatory

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urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or advice

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Hospitable

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favorable to life and growth; disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; having an open mind

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Hubris

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arrogant; pride

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Humdrum

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lacking variety; dull; monotonous, and commonplace

45
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Hush

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make or become silent

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Husk

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worthless; outside part of anything

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Hybrid

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  1. produced by crossbreeding;
  2. noun: an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; a composite of mixed origin;
  3. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual’ has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
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Hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

49
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Hypocrisy

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falsely making oneself appear to be good

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Hypocrite (adj. Hypocritical)

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one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice

51
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Hypothesis

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a tentative theory about the natural world; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

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