hasten (v.) hurry
We had to hasten to the theater to
make the show on time.
harmony (n.) agreement; musical
part
that blends with the melody
In the duet, Sharon sang melody,
while
her partner Felicia sang
harmony.
hector (v.) nag; pester
Her mom hectored her constantly
about her messy room.
haughty (adj.) snobbish;
arrogant
She gave me a very haughty look
when I said I didn’t like the color of
her Rolls Royce.
homage (n.) respect
or reverence
given, as to a hero
The city paid homage to the return-
ing soldiers in the parade.
hiatus (n.) gap
The workers’
strike at the factory
led to a hiatus in the work flow.
hyperbole (n.) intentional
exaggeration
“We had to wait an eternity” is an
example of hyperbole.
hubris (n.) arrogant pride
Because of his hubris, he truly
expected to be voted the best-
looking guy in school.
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