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3.17.GRE.h1
3.17.GRE.h1
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03/17/2009
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habituate
 Definition
accustom or familiarize; addict
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hackles
 Definition
hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog
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haggard
 Definition
wasted away; exhausted appearance
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haggle
 Definition
argue about prices
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halcyon [hal-see-uhn]
 Definition
calm; peaceful
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hale
 Definition
healthy
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hallowed
 Definition
blessed; consecrated (anoint)
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halting
 Definition
hesitant; faltering
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hamper
 Definition
obstruct; hinder
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hap
 Definition
chance; luck
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haphazard
 Definition
random; chance
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hapless
 Definition
unfortunate
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*harangue [huh-rang]
 Definition
long, passionate, and vehement speech; diatribe
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harbinger
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forerunner
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harbor
 Definition
provide a refuge for; hide
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hardy
 Definition
sturdy; robust
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harping
 Definition
tiresome dwelling on a subject
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harrowing [har-oh-ing]
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agonizing; distressing; traumatic
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harry
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harass, annoy, torment; raid
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hatch (n.)
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deck opening; lid covering a deck opening
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haughtiness [haw-tee-ness]
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pride; arrogance
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haven
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place of safety; refuge
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hazy
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vague; obscure; confused
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headlong
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hasty
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headstrong
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stubborn; willful; inflexible
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heckler
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one who verbally harasses others
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hedonist
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one who seeks pleasure as a way of life
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heedless
 Definition
not noticing; disregarding
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hegemony [hi-jem-uh-nee, hej-uh-moh-nee]
 Definition
dominance; esp. one nation over another
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heinous
 Definition
cruel (atrocious); very bad
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