A-Z-22 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-22 — 60 words
heckle verb
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
hobble verb
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
hobnob verb
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
hoodwink verb
To deceive or trick someone.
hawker noun
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
heist noun
A robbery
hick noun
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
hooey noun
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
hassle nounverb
verb
To harass; pester
hifalutin adjective
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
hokey adjective
Mawkishly sentimental
honkey noun
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
havoc noun
Widespread destruction
hodgepodge noun
A confused mixture
henchman noun
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
haughty adjective
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
hefty adjective
Large, heavy, and powerful
hoax noun
A humorous or malicious deception
harsh adjective
Cruel or severe
harrowing adjective
Intensely distressing
holler nounverb
verb
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
hideous adjective
Ugly or disgusting to look at
haven noun
A place of safety or refuge
hoard verb
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
harried adjective
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
heartfelt adjective
Strongly felt and sincere
hassle nounverb
noun
Irritating inconvenience
holler nounverb
noun
A loud cry or shout
hasten verb
To move or act quickly.
hasty adjective
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
haze noun
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
hazy adjective
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
headstrong adjective
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
heavenly adjective
Extremely pleasant or delightful.
hectic adjective
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
heed verb
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
heresy noun
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
hijack verb
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
hint nounverb
noun
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.
hiss nounverb
noun
A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
haul verb
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
hideout noun
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
hobby noun
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
homesick adjective
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
honk verb
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
hinder verb
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.
haste adjective
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
hiccup nounverb
noun
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
hillbilly noun
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
headlong adjective
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
heretic noun
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
hint nounverb
verb
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
heretical adjective
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
hedonism noun
The idea that pleasure is the main goal of life.
hiss nounverb
verb
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
heirloom noun
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
homestretch noun
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
hilarious adjective
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
hiatus noun
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
heartbroken adjective
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.