1. HAGGLE (VERB): to engage in conversation to reach a deal
Synonyms: bicker, bargain
Antonyms: agree, comply
Example Sentence:
Although Jane possesses a fortune yet she will haggle at the stores to save a dollar.
2. HARANGUE (NOUN): a loud and aggressive speech
Synonyms: oration, spiel Antonyms: compliment, praise
Example Sentence:
The coach’s speech was nothing more than a harangue against the opponent team.
3. HAUGHTY (ADJECTIVE): proud and unfriendly
Synonyms: arrogant, snobbish Antonym: humble, meek
Example Sentence:
There is a sweet girl beneath the façade of a haughty celebrity that Cathy presents herself to be.
4. HARASS (VERB): badger
Synonyms: bother, pester Antonyms: assist, aid
Example Sentence:
I will have to call the animal control if my neighbour’s behemoth dog does not stop harassing my son.
5. HORDE (NOUN): a sizable group of people
Synonyms: mob, crowd Antonyms: single, individual
Example Sentence:
A horde of candidates came forward to help the committee paint the community center.
6. HEURISTIC (ADJECTIVE): inquiring
Synonyms: probing, interrogative Antonym: incurious, disinterested
Example Sentence:
Mrs. Hill’s classes are always heuristic and she motivates her students to ask more and more questions
7. HAUTEUR (NOUN): arrogance
Synonyms: conceit, audacity Antonyms: modesty, timidity
Example Sentence:
Since Elena won the competition, she roams around with such hauteur that people have started to ignore her.
8. HIATUS (NOUN): pause
Synonyms: interval, lapse Antonyms: continuity, progression
Example Sentence:
Adam’s cellphone privileges are on hiatus till his grades improve to a decent rank.
9. HALLOWED (ADJECTIVE): regarded as holy
Synonyms: venerated, sacred Antonyms: profane, desecrated
Example sentence:
The tourist guide showed us the hallowed ground where the martyrs have fallen during the war.
10. HEDONIST (NOUN): person who seeks pleasure above other values.
Synonyms: epicurean, gourmand Antonyms: puritan, ascetic
Example Sentence:
A hedonist by his actions, Robert lost all his savings in clubs and casinos.
