Difficult Words -H Flashcards
Hackneyed
having been overused;unoriginalandtrite.
Hapless
unfortunate.
“the hapless victims of the disaster
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
“witch hazels are the harbingers of spring”
Hedonism
Hedonism refers to the prioritization of pleasure in one’s lifestyle, actions, or thoughts.
Hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
Hersey
opinionprofoundlyat odds with what is generally accepted.
“the heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma”
Hermetic
complete and airtight.
“a hermetic seal that ensures perfect waterproofing”
Heyday
the period of a person’s or thing’s greatest success, popularity, activity, orvigour.
“the paper has lost millions of readers since its heyday in 1964”
Hiatus
a pause or break incontinuityin a sequence or activity.
“there was a brief hiatus in the war with France”
Hierarchy
a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
“the initiative was with those lower down in the hierarchy”
Histrionic
Melodramatic
Homily
a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritualedificationrather thandoctrinalinstruction.
Sermon
Homogeneous
Of the same kind ,alike
Husbandry
the care, cultivation, and breeding ofcropsand animals.
“all aspects of animal husbandry”
Hyperbole
exaggeratedstatements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
“he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperbole