2013년 7월 7일 일요일

Wordsmart exam prep H


Hackneyed: (HAK need) adj. Hot like fire is absolutely a hackneyed expression.

Hapless: adj. The hapless zombie was electrocuted by the fence.

Harbinger: n. a forerunner; a signal of

The rapid spread of the virus is a harbinger of a deadly epidemic and the end of human civilization.

Hedonism: n. the pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
The zombie was practicing hedonism everyday by eating up hundreds of people.

Hegemony: n. leadership, especially of one nation over another
The zombies hegemony over humans was undefeatable.

Heresy: n. any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs.
A scientists report of a zombie virus on the exotic island was considered heresy until the virus reached cities.

Hermetic: adj. impervious (impermeable) to external influence; airtight (not permitting the entrance of air)
The unidentified virus was stored in a hermetic container for testing.

Heyday: n. golden age; prime
The heyday of my life as an inventor was during my 20s.

Hiatus: n. a break or interruption, often from work
I was so excited about summer vacation which will be my first hiatus this year.  

Hierarchy: n an organization based on rank or degree or pecking order
There seems to be a hierarchy among zombies; the uglier ones eat first.

Histrionic (his tree AHN ik) adj. overly dramatic; theatrical
His histrionic acting was embarrassing to watch.

Homily: n. a sermon
Martin Luther King gave a homily on the equality of people.

Homogeneous: adj. uniform, made entirely of one thing.
The zombies were homogeneous in appearance; they had blue skin and bloody eyes.

Husbandry: n. thrifty management of resources; livestock farming
He led a life of husbandry and he eventually became the richest person in the world. 

Hyperbole: n. an exaggeration used as a figure of speech; exaggeration
Hitler's speeches were filled with hyperboles which enticed the people.

Hypothetical: adj. uncertain; unproven

The existence of zombies remains hypothetical among fans without substantial proof.

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