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Question 1

Hack

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1. cut roughly;
2. computer hacking

Question 2

Hackneyed

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made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase

Question 3

Halcyon

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calm and peaceful

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Hallow

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to make holy; consecrate

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Hallucinate

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have illusions; perceive what is not actually there

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Hamper

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1. a basket usually with a cover; a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner);
2. verb: prevent the progress or free movement of; put at a disadvantage

Question 7

Hapless

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unfortunate and deserving pity

Question 8

Harangue

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a lengthy and aggressive speech

Question 9

Harbinger

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a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

Question 10

Harbor

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1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
2. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly;
3. give shelter to

Question 11

Harmonious

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characterized by agreement or accord

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Harrow

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1. a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil;
2. verb: draw a harrow over (land)
3. cause distress to

Question 13

Haughty

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arrogant; conceited

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Hauteur

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haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride

Question 15

Hedonism

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to incite; arouse

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Heed

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to give one’s attention to; take notice of

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Hegemony

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predominance

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Heinous

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(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked

Question 19

Herald

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be a sign that (something) is about to happen

Question 20

Herbaceous

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characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part

Question 21

Heresy

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belief contrary to what is generally accepted

Question 22

Heretic (adv. Heretical)

Answer 22

a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted

Question 23

Hermetic

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(of a seal or closure) complete and airtight

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Heterodox

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deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion

Question 25

Heterogeneous

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1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; 2. originating outside the body

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Hew

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chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool

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Hidebound

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unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or conventiom

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Highbrow

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(person) with superior tastes

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Hindrance

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someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal

Question 30

Hirsute

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hairy; shaggy

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Histrionic

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characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected

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Hoax

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mischievous trick played to deceive

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Hodgepodge

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a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas; a motley assortment of things

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Hollow

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1. having a hole or empty space inside 2. without significance

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Holster

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a sheath for carrying a handgun

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Homeopathy

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a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated

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Homiletics

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act of preaching

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Homogeneity

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the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind

Question 39

Hone

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1. stone used for sharpening tools 2. refine or perfect (something) over a period of time

Question 40

Hoodwink

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trick; mislead

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Hortatory

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urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or advice

Question 42

Hospitable

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favorable to life and growth; disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; having an open mind

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Hubris

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arrogant; pride

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Humdrum

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lacking variety; dull; monotonous, and commonplace

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Hush

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make or become silent

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Husk

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worthless; outside part of anything

Question 47

Hybrid

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1. produced by crossbreeding; 2. 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; 3. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

Question 48

Hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Question 49

Hypocrisy

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falsely making oneself appear to be good

Question 50

**Hypocrite (*adj*. Hypocritical)**

Answer 50

one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice

Question 51

Hypothesis

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a tentative theory about the natural world; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence