Gre Wordlist 22 : gouge - hiatus

1.gouge	tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gowge, from Middle French gouge, from Late Latin gulbia, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gulban beak, sting 1 : a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section 2 a : the act of gouging b : a groove or cavity scooped out 3 : an excessive or improper exaction : EXTORTION
2.gouge	overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gowge, from Middle French gouge, from Late Latin gulbia, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gulban beak, sting 1 : a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section 2 a : the act of gouging b : a groove or cavity scooped out 3 : an excessive or improper exaction : EXTORTION
3.gourmand	epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French gourmant 1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking 2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink synonym see EPICURE - gour·mand·ism /'gur-"män-"di-z&m, -m&n-/ noun - gour·man·dize /-"dIz/ intransitive verb
4.gourmet	connoisseur of food and drink; epicure	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration of gromet boy servant, vintner's assistant, probably ultimately from Middle English grom groom : a connoisseur of food and drink; broadly : CONNOISSEUR 2 <a film gourmet> synonym see EPICURE - gourmet adjective
5.graduated	arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin graduare, from Latin gradus step, degree transitive senses 1 a : to grant an academic degree or diploma to b : to be graduated from 2 a : to mark with degrees of measurement b : to divide into grades or intervals 3 : to admit to a particular standing or grade intransitive senses 1 : to receive an academic degree or diploma 2 : to pass from one stage of experience, proficiency, or prestige to a usually higher one 3 : to change gradually - grad·u·a·tor /-"wA-t&r/ noun usage In the 19th century the transitive sense (1a) was prescribed; the intransitive <I graduated from college> was condemned. The intransitive prevailed nonetheless, and today it is the sense likely to be prescribed and the newer transitive (sense 1b) the one condemned. All three are standard. The intransitive is currently the most common, the new transitive the least common.
6.granary	storehouse for grain	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries Etymology: Latin granarium, from granum grain 1 a : a storehouse for threshed grain b : a region producing grain in abundance 2 : a chief source or storehouse
7.grandeur	impressiveness; stateliness; majesty	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from grand 1 : the quality or state of being grand : MAGNIFICENCE <the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome -- E. A. Poe> 2 : an instance or example of grandeur
8.grandiloquent	(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic	Function: noun Etymology: probably from Middle French, from Latin grandiloquus using lofty language, from grandis + loqui to speak : a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language - gran·dil·o·quent /-kw&nt/ adjective - gran·dil·o·quent·ly adverb
9.grandiose	affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great, from Latin grandis 1 : characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration 2 : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur synonym see GRAND - gran·di·ose·ly adverb - gran·di·ose·ness noun - gran·di·os·i·ty /"gran-dE-'ä-s&-tE/ noun
10.granulate	form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing transitive senses : to form or crystallize into grains or granules intransitive senses : to form granulations <an open granulating wound> - gran·u·la·tor /-"lA-t&r/ noun
11.graphic	pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein 1 : formed by writing, drawing, or engraving 2 usually graphic a : marked by clear lifelike or vividly realistic description b : vividly or plainly shown or described 3 a : of or relating to the pictorial arts; also : PICTORIAL b : of, relating to, or involving such reproductive methods as those of engraving, etching, lithography, photography, serigraphy, and woodcut c : of or relating to the art of printing d : relating or according to graphics 4 usually graphical : of, relating to, or represented by a graph 5 : of or relating to the written or printed word or the symbols or devices used in writing or printing to represent sound or convey meaning - graph·i·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb - graph·ic·ness /-fik-n&s/ noun synonyms GRAPHIC, VIVID, PICTURESQUE mean giving a clear visual impression in words. GRAPHIC stresses the evoking of a clear lifelike picture <a graphic account of combat>. VIVID suggests an impressing on the mind of the vigorous aliveness of something <a vivid re-creation of an exciting event>. PICTURESQUE suggests the presentation of a striking or effective picture composed of features notable for their distinctness and charm <a picturesque account of his travels>.
12.grapple	wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar	Function: noun Etymology: Old French grappelle, diminutive of grape hook -- more at GRAPE 1 a : the act or an instance of grappling b : a hand-to-hand struggle c : a contest for superiority or mastery 2 : a bucket similar to a clamshell but usually having more jaws
13.grate	make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): grat·ed; grat·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French grater to scratch, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krazzOn to scratch transitive senses 1 archaic : ABRADE 2 : to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough <grate cheese> 3 : FRET, IRRITATE 4 a : to gnash or grind noisily b : to cause to make a rasping sound c : to utter in a harsh voice intransitive senses 1 : to rub or rasp noisily 2 : to cause irritation : JAR <a voice that grates on the nerves> - grat·er noun - grat·ing·ly /'grA-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb
14.gratify	please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify 1 archaic : REMUNERATE, REWARD 2 : to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to <it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels -- Willa Cather> 3 : to give in to : INDULGE, SATISFY <gratify a whim>
15.gratis	free; without charge; ADJ.	Function: adverb or adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin gratiis, gratis, from ablative plural of gratia favor -- more at GRACE : without charge or recompense : FREE
16.gratuitous	given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin gratuitus, from gratus 1 a : given unearned or without recompense b : not involving a return benefit, compensation, or consideration c : costing nothing : FREE 2 : not called for by the circumstances : UNWARRANTED <gratuitous insolence> <a gratuitous assumption> - gra·tu·itous·ly adverb - gra·tu·itous·ness noun
17.gratuity	tip	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ities : something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service; especially : TIP
18.gravity	seriousness; ADJ. grave	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French gravité, from Latin gravitat-, gravitas, from gravis 1 a : dignity or sobriety of bearing b : IMPORTANCE, SIGNIFICANCE; especially : SERIOUSNESS c : a serious situation or problem 2 : WEIGHT 3 a (1) : the gravitational attraction of the mass of the earth, the moon, or a planet for bodies at or near its surface (2) : a fundamental physical force that is responsible for interactions which occur because of mass between particles, between aggregations of matter (as stars and planets), and between particles (as photons) and aggregations of matter, that is 1039 times weaker than the strong force, and that extends over infinite distances but is dominant over macroscopic distances especially between aggregations of matter -- called also gravitation, gravitational force; compare ELECTROMAGNETISM 2a, STRONG FORCE, WEAK FORCE b : ACCELERATION OF GRAVITY c : SPECIFIC GRAVITY
19.gregarious	sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin gregarius of a flock or herd, from greg-, grex flock, herd 1 a : tending to associate with others of one's kind : SOCIAL b : marked by or indicating a liking for companionship : SOCIABLE c : of or relating to a social group 2 a of a plant : growing in a cluster or a colony b : living in contiguous nests but not forming a true colony -- used especially of wasps and bees - gre·gar·i·ous·ly adverb - gre·gar·i·ous·ness noun
20.grievance	cause of complaint; complaint	Function: noun 1 obsolete : SUFFERING, DISTRESS 2 : a cause of distress (as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance 3 : the formal expression of a grievance : COMPLAINT synonym see INJUSTICE
21.grill	question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars	Function: transitive verb 1 : to broil on a grill; also : to fry or toast on a griddle 2 a : to torment as if by broiling b : to question intensely <the police grilled the suspect> - grill·er noun
22.grimace	facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grIma mask : a facial expression usually of disgust or disapproval - grimace intransitive verb - gri·mac·er noun
23.grisly	ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): gris·li·er; -est Etymology: Middle English, from Old English grislic, from gris- (akin to Old English AgrIsan to fear); akin to Old High German grIsenlIh terrible 1 : inspiring horror or intense fear <houses that were dark and grisly under the blank, cold sky -- D. H. Lawrence> 2 : inspiring disgust or distaste <a grisly account of the fire> synonym see GHASTLY - gris·li·ness noun
24.grotesque	fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French & Old Italian; Middle French, from Old Italian (pittura) grottesca, literally, cave painting, feminine of grottesco of a cave, from grotta 1 a : a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature b : a piece of work in this style 2 : one that is grotesque 3 : SANS SERIF
25.grotto	small cavern	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural grottoes also grottos Etymology: Italian grotta, grotto, from Latin crypta cavern, crypt 1 : CAVE 2 : an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
26.grouse	complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural grouse or grouses Etymology: origin unknown : any of numerous chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
27.grovel	crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -eled or -elled; -el·ing or -el·ling Etymology: back-formation from groveling prone, from groveling, adverb, from Middle English, from gruf, adverb, on the face (from Old Norse A grufu) + -ling 1 : to creep with the face to the ground : CRAWL 2 a : to lie or creep with the body prostrate in token of subservience or abasement b : to abase oneself 3 : to give oneself over to what is base or unworthy : WALLOW <groveling in self-pity> - grov·el·er /-v&l-&r/ noun - grov·el·ing·ly /-v&l-i[ng]-lE/ adverb
28.grudging	unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): grudged; grudg·ing Etymology: Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Middle French groucier, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howl : to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully <didn't grudge the time> - grudg·er noun
29.gruel	thin liquid porridge	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English grewel, from Middle French gruel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grut grout 1 : a thin porridge 2 chiefly British : PUNISHMENT
30.grueling	exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race	Function: adjective Etymology: from present participle of obsolete gruel (to exhaust) : trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : PUNISHING <a grueling race> - gru·el·ing·ly /-li[ng]-lE/ adverb
31.gruesome	grisly; horrible	Function: adjective Etymology: alteration of earlier growsome, from English dialect grow, grue to shiver, from Middle English gruen, probably from Middle Dutch gruwen; akin to Old High German ingruEn to shiver : inspiring horror or repulsion : GRISLY synonym see GHASTLY - grue·some·ly adverb - grue·some·ness noun
32.gruff	rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse	Function: adjective Etymology: Dutch grof; akin to Old High German grob coarse, hruf scurf -- more at DANDRUFF 1 : rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect <a gruff reply> 2 : being deep and harsh : HOARSE <a gruff voice> synonym see BLUFF - gruff·ly adverb - gruff·ness noun
33.guffaw	boisterous laughter; V.	Function: noun Etymology: imitative : a loud or boisterous burst of laughter - guf·faw /(")g&-'fo/ intransitive verb
34.guile	deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wigle divination -- more at WITCH 1 : deceitful cunning : DUPLICITY 2 obsolete : STRATAGEM, TRICK - guile·ful /-f&l/ adjective - guile·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb - guile·ful·ness noun
35.guileless	without deceit	Function: adjective : INNOCENT, NAIVE - guile·less·ly adverb - guile·less·ness noun
36.guise	outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wIsa manner -- more at WISE 1 : a form or style of dress : COSTUME 2 a obsolete : MANNER, FASHION b archaic : a customary way of speaking or behaving 3 a : external appearance : SEMBLANCE b : PRETEXT
37.gull	trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan gull : any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae); especially : a usually gray and white bird (as of the genus Larus) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail
38.gullible	easily deceived	Function: adjective : easily duped or cheated - gull·ibil·i·ty /"g&-l&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - gull·ibly /'g&-l&-blE/ adverb
39.gustatory	affecting or relating to the sense of taste	Function: adjective : relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste - gus·ta·to·ri·ly /"g&s-t&-'tOr-&-lE, -'tor-/ adverb
40.gusto	eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural gustoes Etymology: Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle 1 a : an individual or special taste <different gustoes> b : enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or appreciation c : vitality marked by an abundance of vigor and enthusiasm 2 archaic : artistic style
41.gusty	windy	Function: noun Etymology: probably from Old Norse gustr; akin to Old High German gussa flood, and perhaps to Old English gEotan to pour -- more at FOUND 1 : a sudden brief rush of wind 2 : a sudden outburst : SURGE <a gust of emotion> - gust·i·ly /'g&s-t&-lE/ adverb - gust·i·ness /-tE-n&s/ noun - gusty /-tE/ adjective
42.guy	cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide	Function: noun Etymology: probably from Dutch gei brail : a rope, chain, rod, or wire attached to something as a brace or guide -- called also guyline
43.gyroscope	apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.	Function: noun Etymology: French : a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin - gy·ro·scop·ic /"jI-r&-'skä-pik/ adjective - gy·ro·scop·i·cal·ly /-pi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
44.habituate	accustom or familiarize; addict	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing transitive senses 1 : to make used to something : ACCUSTOM 2 : FREQUENT 1 intransitive senses 1 : to cause habituation 2 : to undergo habituation <habituate to a stimulus>
45.hackles	hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English hakell; akin to Old High German hAko hook -- more at HOOK 1 a : one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird b : the neck plumage of the domestic fowl 2 : a comb or board with long metal teeth for dressing flax, hemp, or jute 3 plural a : erectile hairs along the neck and back especially of a dog b : TEMPER, DANDER 4 a : an artificial fishing fly made chiefly of the filaments of a cock's neck feathers b : filaments of cock feather projecting from the head of an artificial fly
46.hackneyed	commonplace; trite	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): hack·neyed; hack·ney·ing 1 a : to make common or frequent use of b : to make trite, vulgar, or commonplace 2 archaic : to make sophisticated or jaded
47.haggard	wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French hagard 1 of a hawk : not tamed 2 a : wild in appearance b : having a worn or emaciated appearance : GAUNT <haggard faces looked up sadly from out of the straw -- W. M. Thackeray> - hag·gard·ly adverb - hag·gard·ness noun
48.haggle	argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): hag·gled; hag·gling /-g(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: frequentative of hag (to hew) transitive senses 1 : to cut roughly or clumsily : HACK 2 archaic : to annoy or exhaust with wrangling intransitive senses : BARGAIN, WRANGLE - hag·gler /-g(&-)l&r/ noun
49.halcyon	calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English alceon, from Latin halcyon, from Greek alkyOn, halkyOn 1 : a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation 2 : KINGFISHER
50.hale	healthy	Function: adjective Etymology: partly from Middle English (northern) hale, from Old English hAl; partly from Middle English hail, from Old Norse heill -- more at WHOLE : free from defect, disease, or infirmity : SOUND; also : retaining exceptional health and vigor <a hale and hearty old man> synonym see HEALTHY
51.hallowed	blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English halowen, from Old English hAlgian, from hAlig holy -- more at HOLY 1 : to make holy or set apart for holy use 2 : to respect greatly : VENERATE synonym see DEVOTE
52.hallucination	delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory	Function: noun 1 a : perception of objects with no reality usually arising from disorder of the nervous system or in response to drugs (as LSD) b : the object so perceived 2 : an unfounded or mistaken impression or notion : DELUSION
53.halting	hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop	Function: intransitive verb 1 : to walk or proceed lamely : LIMP 2 : to stand in perplexity or doubt between alternate courses : WAVER 3 : to display weakness or imperfection : FALTER
54.hamper	obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ½Ä·áÇ°À̳ª ÀǺ¹ µîÀ» ´ã´Â ¹Ù±¸´Ï	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ham·pered; ham·per·ing /-p(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English 1 a : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : IMPEDE b : to interfere with the operation of : DISRUPT 2 a : CURB, RESTRAIN b : to interfere with : ENCUMBER synonyms HAMPER, TRAMMEL, CLOG, FETTER, SHACKLE, MANACLE mean to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting. HAMPER may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence <hampered the investigation by refusing to cooperate>. TRAMMEL suggests entangling by or confining within a net <rules that trammel the artist's creativity>. CLOG usually implies a slowing by something extraneous or encumbering <a court system clogged by frivolous suits>. FETTER suggests a restraining so severe that freedom to move or progress is almost lost <a nation fettered by an antiquated class system>. SHACKLE and MANACLE are stronger than FETTER and suggest total loss of freedom <a mind shackled by stubborn prejudice> <a people manacled by tyranny>.
55.hap	chance; luck	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse happ good luck; akin to Old English gehæp suitable, Old Church Slavonic kobi lot, fate 1 : HAPPENING 1 2 : CHANCE, FORTUNE
56.haphazard	random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town	Function: noun Etymology: 1hap + hazard : CHANCE
57.hapless	unfortunate; luckless	Function: adjective : having no luck : UNFORTUNATE - hap·less·ly adverb - hap·less·ness noun
58.harangue	long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English arang, from Middle French arenge, from Old Italian aringa, from aringare to speak in public, from aringo public assembly, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hring ring 1 : a speech addressed to a public assembly 2 : a ranting speech or writing 3 : LECTURE
59.harass	annoy by repeated attacks	Function: transitive verb Etymology: French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interj. used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here -- more at HERE 1 a : EXHAUST, FATIGUE b : to annoy persistently 2 : to worry and impede by repeated raids <harassed the enemy> synonym see WORRY - ha·rass·er noun - ha·rass·ment /-m&nt/ noun
60.harbinger	forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English herbergere, from Middle French, host, from herberge hostelry, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heriberga 1 archaic : a person sent ahead to provide lodgings 2 a : one that pioneers in or initiates a major change : PRECURSOR b : one that presages or foreshadows what is to come synonym see FORERUNNER
61.harbor	give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English herberge, herberwe, from Old English herebeorg military quarters, from here army (akin to Old High German heri) + beorg refuge; akin to Old English burg fortified town -- more at HARRY, BOROUGH 1 : a place of security and comfort : REFUGE 2 : a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to furnish anchorage; especially : one with port facilities - har·bor·ful /-"ful/ noun - har·bor·less /-l&s/ adjective
62.hardy	(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): har·di·er; -est Etymology: Middle English hardi, from Old French, from (assumed) Old French hardir to make hard, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English heard hard 1 : BOLD, BRAVE 2 : AUDACIOUS, BRAZEN 3 a : inured to fatigue or hardships : ROBUST b : capable of withstanding adverse conditions <hardy outdoor furniture> <hardy plants> <hardy cattle> - har·di·ly /'här-d&l-E/ adverb - har·di·ness /'här-dE-n&s/ noun
63.harping	tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously	Function: intransitive verb 1 : to play on a harp 2 : to dwell on or recur to a subject tiresomely or monotonously -- usually used with on
64.harrowing	agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English harwen, from Old English hergian archaic : PILLAGE, PLUNDER
65.harry	harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): har·ried; har·ry·ing Etymology: Middle English harien, from Old English hergian; akin to Old High German heriOn to lay waste, heri army, Greek koiranos ruler 1 : to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : ASSAULT 2 : to force to move along by harassing <harrying the terrified horses down out of the mountains -- R. A. Sokolov> 3 : to torment by or as if by constant attack synonym see WORRY
66.hatch	deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English hache, from Old English hæc; akin to Middle Dutch hecke trapdoor 1 : a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) <an escape hatch> 2 a : an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor or roof of a building b : the covering for such an opening c : HATCHWAY d : COMPARTMENT 3 : FLOODGATE
67.haughtiness	pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): haugh·ti·er; -est Etymology: obsolete haught, from Middle English haute, from Middle French haut, literally, high, from Latin altus -- more at OLD : blatantly and disdainfully proud synonym see PROUD - haugh·ti·ly /'ho-t&l-E, 'hä-/ adverb - haugh·ti·ness /'ho-tE-n&s, 'hä-/ noun
68.haven	place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæfen; akin to Middle High German habene harbor 1 : HARBOR, PORT 2 : a place of safety : ASYLUM 3 : a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions <a tourist's haven> - haven transitive verb
69.hazardous	dangerous	Function: adjective 1 : depending on hazard or chance 2 : involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) <a hazardous occupation> <disposing of hazardous waste> synonym see DANGEROUS - haz·ard·ous·ly adverb - haz·ard·ous·ness noun
70.hazy	slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): haz·i·er; -est Etymology: origin unknown 1 : obscured or made dim or cloudy by or as if by haze 2 : VAGUE, INDEFINITE <has only a hazy recollection>; also : UNCERTAIN <I'm hazy on that point> - haz·i·ly /-z&-lE/ adverb - haz·i·ness /-zE-n&s/ noun
71.headlong	hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.	Function: adverb Etymology: Middle English hedlong, alteration of hedling, from hed head 1 : HEADFIRST 2 : without deliberation : RECKLESSLY 3 : without pause or delay
72.headstrong	willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'	Function: adjective 1 : not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions 2 : directed by ungovernable will <violent headstrong actions> synonym see UNRULY
73.heckler	person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): heck·led; heck·ling /-k(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English hekelen to dress flax, scratch, from heckele hackle; akin to Old High German hAko hook -- more at HOOK : to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes : BADGER synonym see BAIT - heck·ler /-k(&-)l&r/ noun
74.hedonist	one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure	Function: noun Etymology: Greek hEdonE pleasure; akin to Greek hEdys sweet -- more at SWEET 1 : the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life 2 : a way of life based on or suggesting the principles of hedonism - he·do·nist /-d&n-ist/ noun - he·do·nis·tic /"hE-d&n-'is-tik/ adjective - he·do·nis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
75.heedless	not noticing; disregarding	Function: adjective : not taking heed : INCONSIDERATE, THOUGHTLESS <heedless follies of unbridled youth -- John DeBruyn> - heed·less·ly adverb - heed·less·ness noun
76.hegemony	dominance especially of one nation over others	Function: noun Etymology: Greek hEgemonia, from hEgemOn leader, from hEgeisthai to lead -- more at SEEK : preponderant influence or authority over others : DOMINATION - heg·e·mon·ic /"he-j&-'mä-nik, "he-g&-/ adjective
77.heinous	atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French haineus, from haine hate, from hair to hate, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German haz hate -- more at HATE : hatefully or shockingly evil : ABOMINABLE - hei·nous·ly adverb - hei·nous·ness noun
78.herbivorous	grain-eating; CF. herbivore	Function: adjective Etymology: New Latin herbivorus, from Latin herba grass + -vorus -vorous : feeding on plants - her·biv·o·ry /-'bi-v&-rE/ noun
79.heresy	opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -sies Etymology: Middle English heresie, from Old French, from Late Latin haeresis, from Late Greek hairesis, from Greek, action of taking, choice, sect, from hairein to take 1 a : adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma b : denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church c : an opinion or doctrine contrary to church dogma 2 a : dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice b : an opinion, doctrine, or practice contrary to the truth or to generally accepted beliefs or standards
80.hermetic	sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin hermeticus, from Hermet-, Hermes Trismegistus 1 often capitalized a : of or relating to the Gnostic writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries A.D. and attributed to Hermes Trismegistus b : relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness : RECONDITE 2 [from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight] a : AIRTIGHT <hermetic seal> b : impervious to external influence <trapped inside the hermetic military machine -- Jack Newfield> c : RECLUSE, SOLITARY <leads a hermetic life> - her·met·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
81.hermetic	concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin hermeticus, from Hermet-, Hermes Trismegistus 1 often capitalized a : of or relating to the Gnostic writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries A.D. and attributed to Hermes Trismegistus b : relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness : RECONDITE 2 [from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight] a : AIRTIGHT <hermetic seal> b : impervious to external influence <trapped inside the hermetic military machine -- Jack Newfield> c : RECLUSE, SOLITARY <leads a hermetic life> - her·met·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
82.hermitage	home of a hermit	Function: noun 1 a : the habitation of a hermit b : a secluded residence or private retreat : HIDEAWAY c : MONASTERY 2 : the life or condition of a hermit
83.herpetologist	one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians	Function: noun Etymology: Greek herpeton quadruped, reptile, from neuter of herpetos crawling, from herpein : a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians - her·pe·to·log·i·cal /-t&-'lä-ji-k&l/ adjective - her·pe·tol·o·gist /"h&r-p&-'tä-l&-jist/ noun
84.heterodox	(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin heterodoxus, from Greek heterodoxos, from heter- + doxa opinion -- more at DOXOLOGY 1 : contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : UNORTHODOX, UNCONVENTIONAL <a heterodox book> <heterodox ideas> 2 : holding unorthodox opinions or doctrines
85.heterogeneous	dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin heterogeneus, from Greek heterogenEs, from heter- + genos kind -- more at KIN : consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : MIXED - het·ero·ge·neous·ly adverb - het·ero·ge·neous·ness noun
86.hew	cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): hewed; hewed or hewn /'hyün/; hew·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hEawan; akin to Old High German houwan to hew, Lithuanian kauti to forge, Latin cudere to beat transitive senses 1 : to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument 2 : to fell by blows of an ax <hew a tree> 3 : to give form or shape to with or as if with heavy cutting blows <hewed their farms from the wilderness -- J. T. Shotwell> intransitive senses 1 : to make cutting blows 2 : CONFORM, ADHERE -- often used in the phrase hew to the line <no pressure ... on newspapers to hew to the official line -- N.Y. Times Magazine> - hew·er noun
87.heyday	time of greatest success or power; prime	Function: interjection Etymology: irregular from hey archaic -- used to express elation or wonder
88.hiatus	gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from hiare to yawn -- more at YAWN 1 a : a break in or as if in a material object : GAP <the hiatus between the theory and the practice of the party -- J. G. Colton> b : a gap or passage in an anatomical part or organ 2 a : an interruption in time or continuity : BREAK b : the occurrence of two vowel sounds without pause or intervening consonantal sound