H-M Flashcards
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Hackneyed
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made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase.
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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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Harmonious
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characterized by agreement or accord.
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Heed
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to give one’s attention to; take notice of.
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Herald
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be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
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Heterodox
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deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion.
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Hidebound
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unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.
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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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Homogeneity
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the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
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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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Humdrum
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lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace.
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Hyperbole
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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
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Hypocrite
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one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice.
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Iconoclastic
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attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values.
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Illiberal
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lacking tolerance; bigoted.
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Illuminate
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help to clarify or explain.
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Imitate
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to follow the manner or pattern of; attempt to resemble; mimic.
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Imminent
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about to happen or likely to happen very soon.
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Immunity
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protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty.
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Immure
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to confine within or as though within walls; shut in.
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Immutable
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not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable.
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Impair
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to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.
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Impartial
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not biased or prejudiced; even-handed or objective.
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Impecunious
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having little or no money.
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Impediment
an obstacle or hindrance.
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Impenetrable
impossible to understand.
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Imperative
extremely important; urgent; unavoidable.
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Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
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Impetus
something that urges or impels; a driving force.
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Implicit
essentially or very closely connected with; always to be found in.
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Impolitic
not showing good sense or judgment; unwise or injudicious.
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Improvisation
produce or make (something) from whatever is available.
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Imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
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Impudence
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence.
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Impulsive
motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought.
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Inalienable
not subject to transfer, surrender, or removal, especially one's rights as a citizen.
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Inarticulate
unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.
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Incendiary
tending to stir up conflict.
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Incensed
very angry; enraged.
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Incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
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Inconsequential
having no significant effect or result; not important.
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Inconsiderable
unimportant or insignificant.
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Indebted
obligated to another person or persons, as for money or favors.
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Indecision
inability or unwillingness to make a decision.
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Indecorous
not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
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Indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
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Indemnify
to make compensation to for loss, damage, or expense incurred.
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Indifferent
lacking interest or concern; not caring.
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Indiscernible
impossible to see or clearly distinguish.
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Indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
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Industrious
diligent and hard-working.
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Inestimable
too great to calculate.
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Infallible
incapable of error.
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Informed
having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.
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Ingenious
(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
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Inhibit
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so.
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Inimical
unfriendly; hostile.
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Injudicious
lacking in or poor in judgment; rash or unwise.
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Innocuous
not capable of causing damage; harmless.
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Inscrutable
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious.
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Insightful
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
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Insipid
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless.
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Insolence
rude or impudent behavior or speech.
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Integrate
to bring together and blend into a whole.
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Intelligible
capable of being clearly understood; comprehensible.
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Interchangeable
of two things, able to be put or used in place of each other.
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Intermediary
a person who acts as an agent or mediator between persons, groups, or the
like; go-between.
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Interminable
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long.
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Interweave
blend closely.
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Intimately
in a way that involves detailed knowledge.
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Intractable
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded.
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Intransigent
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising.
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Intrigue
to strongly draw the interest of; puzzle; fascinate.
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Intrinsic
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent.
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Invaluable
having a worth too great to estimate or measure; priceless.
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Inveigle
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery.
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Invigorate
to fill with energy, strength, or life.
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Involved
difficult to comprehend; complicated.
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Irascible
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered.
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Irksome
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome.
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Ironic
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry
amusement because of this.
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Irrefutable
impossible to disprove; indisputable.
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Irremediable
impossible to cure, repair, or correct.
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Irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
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Jettison
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
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Judicious
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.
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Juxtaposition
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting
effect.
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Keen
extremely sharp; able to cut readily and finely.
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Kindred
similar in kind; related.
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Laborious
requiring considerable effort or perseverance.
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Lament
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
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Latitude
scope for freedom of action or thought.
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Laudable
worthy of praise.
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Lax
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient.
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Layperson
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular
subject.
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Lionize
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person.
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Long-Winded
speaking or writing at too great a length, especially in a dull or tiresome way;
verbose.
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Loquacious
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous.
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Lucid
easy to understand; articulate; clear.
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Lucrative
producing monetary gain; profitable.
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Lure
to attract, as by a desirable quality.
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Lurid
sensational; shocking or dramatic.
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Magnanimity
generosity or willingness to forgive.
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Makeshift
a temporary or improvised arrangement.
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Maladroit
not skillful; clumsy; tactless.
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Malign
to speak badly of; defame; slander.
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Malignant
evil or injurious in intent, effect, or character.
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Malleable
easily influenced; pliable.
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Manacle
restrain, hinder
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Manipulate
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or
unscrupulously.
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Marginalize
to exclude or treat as being of no importance, especially so as to divert
attention from.
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Mask
conceal (something) from view.
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Materialize
become actual fact; happen.
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Meager
low in quantity, extent, strength, or richness; scanty or feeble.
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Melding
blend; combine.
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Menace
that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.
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Mercurial
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle.
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Meticulous
carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking.
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Meticulous
carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking.
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Mimic
to copy or imitate, often playfully or as part of a learning process.
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Misnomer
an incorrect or inappropriate name.
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Mitigate
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of.
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Modish
being in or according to current fashion or style; fashionable.
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Monotony
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
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Morbid
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness,
abnormality, or death.
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Mortify
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.
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Mortify
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.
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Mounting
grow larger or more numerous.
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Multifaceted
having several aspects or stages; complex or various.
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Mundane
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace.
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Murky
not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or
immorality.
