Saturday, July 3, 2010

GRE vocab H - 1 to 5

1. hackles - The erectile hairs along the back of the neck of an animal, especially of a dog; Ex.make someone’s hackles rise

hackles

2. haggard - appearing worn and exhausted; wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners

haggard

3. haggle - to bargain, as over the price of something; to argue in an attempt to come to terms

haggle

4. halcyon - calm; peaceful; tranquil; Ex. halcyon days

halcyon

5. hale - Free from infirmity or illness; sound; healthy

halcyon

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