Below are the words starting with H alphabet. The meanings of the words are given in the bracket after the word mean and their usage in sentence in given after the word sent.
Humdrum-mean-(dull, monotonous) sent-After strenuous years of service he is not able to adapt himself to humdrum life of retirement.
Huddle-mean-(crowd together) sent-The passengers sat huddled in a crowded compartment.
Haggle-mean-(bargain about prices) sent-We haggle with rickshaw-pullers while with doctors we cannot.
Hapless-mean-(unfortunate) sent-The hapless victims of tragedy were sanctioned compensation by the Government.
Hamper-mean-(obstruct, impede, a gift box) sent-The growth of population has hampered economic progress in India.
Hegemony-mean-(predominance) sent-Both America and China are trying for hegemony in Asia.
Hustings-mean-(contest, election) sent-The Congress party was badly defeated at the hustings in 1977.
Heretic-mean-(holding unorthodox belief) sent-Joan of Arc was considered heretic by the Church.
Hoodwink-mean-(deceive) sent-Hypocrites cannot hoodwink people for long.
Husband-mean-(utilize) sent-India has a plethora of natural resources which she must husband for her progress.
Hostile-mean-(unfriendly) sent-Western powers have ever been hostile to India for reasons best known to them.
Hypothecate-mean-(mortgage, pawn) sent-You can get loan from this bank by hypothecating house.
Halcyon-mean-(calm, peaceful) sent-Halcyon days a few years back appear to be just a dream.
Holocaust-mean-(destruction by fire) sent-The third world war is bound to bring about nuclear holocaust.
Hackneyed-mean-(commonplace, trite) sent-Now-a-days no one is interested in the hackneyed speeches of the politicians.
Hazy-mean-(slightly obscure) sent-I have just a hazy idea of my mother because she died when I was just five years old.
Hypocrite-mean-(pretending virtue) sent-Those who praise themselves are generally hypocrite.
Hoax-mean-(trick, practical joke) sent-The information that a bomb had been planted in the aeroplane just proved a hoax.
Haggard-mean-(lean, gaunt) sent-A haggard and pale looking old man begged for some money.
Heinous-mean-(atrocious, odious) sent-The heinous crimes by the Nazis are against every norm of civilization.
Humane-mean-(kind) sent-Every religion preaches to be humane and considerate.
Haphazard-mean-(random, by chance) sent-He had no time and bought the clothes haphazardly.
Hazardous-mean-(dangerous) sent-A journey to Amarnath shire is hazardous.
Hearsay-mean-(rumour) sent-One must not believe in hearsay.
Homily-mean-(moral discourse) sent-A person should not deliver homily unless he himself follows.
Harbinger-mean-(forerunner) sent-Autumn is the harbinger of spring.
Harangue-mean-(loud and scolding talk) sent-In his harangue the commander reproved the soldiers for their unruly conduct.
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