word smart list 46 Flashcards
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hackneyed
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adj. overused; trite; stale
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hapless
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adj. unlucky
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harbinger
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n. forerunner; a signal of
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hedonism
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n. the pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
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hegemony
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n. leadership, especially of one nation over another
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heresy
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n. any belief that is opposed to established beliefs
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hermetic
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adj. impervious to external influence; airtight
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heyday
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n. golden day; prime
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hiatus
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n. a break or interruption, often form work
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hierarchy
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n. an organization based on rank or degree; packing
order
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histrionic
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adj. overly dramatic; theatrical
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homily
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n. a sermon
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homogeneous
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adj. uniform; made entirely of one thing
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husbandry
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n thrifty management of resources; live stock farming
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hyperbole
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n. an exaggeration used as a figure of speech; exaggeration
