A-Z-22 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

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