Vocabulary Flashcards G, H, I

Front

Grandiloquent

Back

Using fancy or pompous language to impress others.

Front

Gratuitous

Back

Unnecessary or unwarranted; often given freely.

Front

Hapless

Back

Unfortunate or unlucky.

Front

Hegemony

Back

Dominance or control of one group or country over others.

Front

Heterogeneous

Back

Made up of different kinds or types; diverse.

Front

Hubris

Back

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Front

Idiosyncrasy

Back

A unique or peculiar habit or characteristic.

Front

Impetuous

Back

Acting quickly and without thought; impulsive.

Front

Impute

Back

To attribute or assign something, often blame or responsibility, to someone.

Front

Incumbent

Back

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding a position.