Lesson 9

Question 1

Hallow

Answer 1

Verb. To make holy
Adj. holy

We cannot hallow this field, for men who died her made it holy. 
Many colleges refer to their class buildings as hallowed halls of learning.

Question 2

Harbinger

Answer 2

Noun. An omen or sign

The presence of the black cat was taken as a harbinger of ill luck.

Question 3

Harlequin

Answer 3

Noun. A clown

Question 4

Hector

Answer 4

Verb. To bully, to pester

Unless you stand up to him, that bully will hector you the entire year.

Question 5

Hedonism

Answer 5

Noun. Pursuit of pleasure, especially of the senses.

John believed in hedonism, rather that self-sacrifice.

Question 6

Hegira

Answer 6

Noun. flight, escape

During the Vietnam war, there was a hegira to Canada by people opposed to war.

Question 7

Hermetic

Answer 7

Adj. tightly sealed

That medicine should be packed in hermetic containers

Question 8

Heterogeneous

Answer 8

Adj. different

Question 9

Hiatus

Answer 9

Noun. A pause or gap

During the summer hiatus, the cast of the television show was free to pursue other interests.

Question 10

Hoi polloi

Answer 10

Noun. Common people; the masses

Question 11

Hospice

Answer 11

Noun. A shelter

The new hospice for cancer patients opened in July.

Question 12

Hubris

Answer 12

Noun. Excessive pride or self-confidence

The Greek warriors were known for their hubris and their fierceness in battle.

Question 13

Hybrid

Answer 13

Noun. Anything of mixed origin

Adj. mixed, assorted

Question 14

Idiosyncrasy

Answer 14

Noun. A particular personality trait

Question 15

Halcyon

Answer 15

Adj. calm pleasant

The halcyon days of last month contrasted with….