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Words Starting with "H"

Hallucinogen
C1noun
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Hallucinogen

A psychoactive agent that causes alterations in perception, mood, and cognitive processes.

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Hamming
C1noun
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Hamming

Relating to algorithms, distances, or codes developed by Richard Hamming for error detection and correction in data transmission.

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Hedonism
C1noun
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Hedonism

The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

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Heifer
C1noun
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Heifer

A young female cow, especially one that has not yet had a calf.

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Henceforth
C1adverb
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Henceforth

From this time on; from now on.

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Hereafter
C1adverb
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Hereafter

From this time on; in the future.

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Hibernate
C1verb
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Hibernate

To spend the winter in a dormant state.

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Hindrance
C1noun
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Hindrance

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

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Hock
C1noun
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Hock

In debt or in pawn; heavily obligated financially.

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Hooligan
C1noun
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Hooligan

A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.

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Hors d'oeuvre
C1noun
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Hors d'oeuvre

A small savory dish, typically one served as an appetizer before the main course of a meal.

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Horse's ass
C1noun
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Horse's ass

An obnoxious, irritating, or foolish person.

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