VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “H

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/hɛmp/

noun

A tall, widely cultivated plant of the mulberry family, valued for its tough, coarse fiber used in making rope, textiles, and paper, or for its edible seeds and oil.

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/ˈhɛr.ɪ.tə.bəl/

adjective

Capable of being inherited; transmissible from parent to offspring by genetic means or legally passed down as property or a title.

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/ˌhɛt.əˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/

noun

Spelling that is different from standard orthography or does not correctly represent the standard pronunciation of a word.

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/haɪ/

interjection

Used as an informal friendly greeting.

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/ˈhaɪ ˌraɪ.zər/

noun

A tall building, such as an apartment block or office tower, consisting of many stories.

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/haɪ ˈsteɪ.təs/

adjective

Having a position of elevated respect, prestige, or importance within a social, professional, or hierarchical group.

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/hɪndʒd lɪd/

noun

A cover for a container that is attached by a hinge, allowing it to be opened and closed without being detached from the main body.

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/ˈhɪp.hɒp/

noun

A subculture and genre of popular music characterized by rhythmic, rhyming speech (rapping) accompanied by a backing beat, often featuring turntable scratching and electronic sampling.

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/ˈhɪstri.oʊ/

noun

An actor or player, especially one characterized by theatrical or exaggerated behavior.

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/hɪt/

verb

To bring one's hand or a weapon or other object into contact with someone or something quickly and forcefully.

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/hoʊ/

interjection

Used to attract attention, express surprise, or command a halt.

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/hoʊld ʌs əˈkaʊntəbəl/

idiom

To require that a group, organization, or collective (referred to as 'us') remains responsible for its actions, decisions, and promises, and to expect consequences if those obligations are not met.

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/hoʊld ʌs rɪˈspɒnsəbəl/

idiom

To consider us to be the ones to blame or to be legally or morally accountable for a particular outcome, mistake, or situation.

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/hoʊm ˈtiːtʃər θriː/

noun

A specific version or installment of a home-based educational program, software, or instructional series.

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/ˈhɒm.ɪ.saɪd/

noun

The killing of one human being by another, regardless of intent or legality.

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/huː/

interjection

An exclamation used to express surprise, excitement, or to attract attention.

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/hoʊp fɔːr juː/

idiom

An expression used to convey a sincere desire for someone else's success, happiness, or positive outcome in a specific situation.

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/ˈhɒt ˌbʌt.ən/

noun

A controversial issue or topic that is likely to trigger strong emotional reactions or intense debate among people.

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