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 scientist’s 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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