Vocab Test 1 Flashcards
heretofore
Used in negative statement to describe a situation
that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
hermit
One who lives in solitude.
heterogeneous
Consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature.
hibernate
Sleep during winter, as of certain animals.
hierarchy
A group ranked in order of importance or power.
homage
Respectful deference.
hone
Make perfect or complete.
horizontal
A flat line from right to left. The base of something.
hostage
A person who is held prisoner by someone against his or her will. This bad person
may ask for something, called a ransom, before releasing the prisoner.
humid
very damp
hurdle
A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races.
hyperbole
Extravagant exaggeration.
hypochondriac
A patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments.
idealism
The doctrine that ideas are the only reality.
idiom
A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language.
ignite
Start to burn or burst into flames.
ignominy
A state of dishonor.
illogical
Lacking in correct logical relation.
illuminate
Make lighter or brighter.
illustrate
Clarify by giving an example of.
image
A representation, such as a picture.
imagery
The ability to form mental images of things or events.
immaculate
Completely neat and clean.
immeasurable
Impossible to measure.
illusion
An erroneous mental representation.
