Words starting with H

Describing a past time that was happy, peaceful, and free from trouble. It carries a warm, nostalgic feeling. Most commonly used in the phrase 'halcyon days.'

A person or thing that shows that something will happen soon.

Behaving as if you are better or more important than others; proud and disdainful.

A system where people or things are arranged in levels, from the most important or powerful at the top to the least important at the bottom.

Used to show that you feel something strongly and are not hiding it at all. It works like 'really' or 'openly,' but with extra emphasis. It is the opposite of 'lowkey.'

The understanding of an event after it has happened, which makes it seem clearer or more predictable.

To say or do something exactly right. If you hit the nail on the head, your words, guess, or action match the truth or situation perfectly.

Treating or thinking about something as a complete whole, not just its separate parts. It focuses on how all the parts work together and affect each other.

The quality of being humble, modest, and not proud.

A person who acts in a way that does not match their stated beliefs or values.

A proposed explanation for something, based on limited evidence, that you plan to test. Scientists form a hypothesis before running experiments to see if it is correct.