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Eng.9 List #9 Vocab.
2023 English 9 Honors,, List (Week) #9 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| halcyon (adj.) | denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. |
| hallow (v.) | to honor as holy or consecrate. |
| harbinger (n.) | a person or thing that signals the approach of another. a forerunner. |
| harlequin (n.) | a mute character in traditional pantomime,, typically masked and dressed in a diamond patterned costume. |
| hector (v.) | to talk to someone in a bullying way. |
| hedonism (n.) | the pursuit of pleasure,, sensual self indulgence. |
| hegira (n.) | an exodus or migration. |
| hermetic (adj.) | complete or protected from outside influences. cryptic,, or relating to ancient occult traditions encompassing alchemy,, astrology,, and theosophy. |
| heterogeneous (adj.) | diversity in character or content. |
| hiatus (n.) | a pause or gap in a sequence,, series,, or process. |
| hoi polloi (n.) | the masses or common people. |
| hospice (n.) | a home providing care for the sick and terminally ill. |
| hubris (n.) | excessive pride or self-confidence. |
| hybrid (n.) (adj.) | a thing or offspring of two different elements. to be of mixed character or composed of mixed parts. |
| idiosyncrasy (n.) | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual. |
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