H Flashcards
Hack
- cut roughly;
- computer hacking
Hackneyed
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase
Halcyon
calm and peaceful
Hallow
to make holy; consecrate
Hallucinate
have illusions; perceive what is not actually there
Hamper
- a basket usually with a cover; a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner);
- verb: prevent the progress or free movement of; put at a disadvantage
Hapless
unfortunate and deserving pity
Harangue
a lengthy and aggressive speech
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
Harbor
- a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
- keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly;
- give shelter to
Harmonious
characterized by agreement or accord
Harrow
- a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil;
- verb: draw a harrow over (land)
- cause distress to
Haughty
arrogant; conceited
Hauteur
haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride
Hedonism
to incite; arouse
Heed
to give one’s attention to; take notice of
Hegemony
predominance
Heinous
(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked
Herald
be a sign that (something) is about to happen
Herbaceous
characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
Heresy
belief contrary to what is generally accepted
Heretic (adv. Heretical)
a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted
Hermetic
(of a seal or closure) complete and airtight
Heterodox
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion
Heterogeneous
- consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature;
- originating outside the body
Hew
chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool
Hidebound
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or conventiom
Highbrow
(person) with superior tastes
Hindrance
someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal
Hirsute
hairy; shaggy
Histrionic
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
Hoax
mischievous trick played to deceive
Hodgepodge
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas; a motley assortment of things
Hollow
- having a hole or empty space inside
- without significance
Holster
a sheath for carrying a handgun
Homeopathy
a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
Homiletics
act of preaching
Homogeneity
the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind
Hone
- stone used for sharpening tools
- refine or perfect (something) over a period of time
Hoodwink
trick; mislead
Hortatory
urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or advice
Hospitable
favorable to life and growth; disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; having an open mind
Hubris
arrogant; pride
Humdrum
lacking variety; dull; monotonous, and commonplace
Hush
make or become silent
Husk
worthless; outside part of anything
Hybrid
- produced by crossbreeding;
- 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;
- a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual’ has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Hypocrisy
falsely making oneself appear to be good
Hypocrite (adj. Hypocritical)
one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice
Hypothesis
a tentative theory about the natural world; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
