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helplessness

/ˈhɛlpləsnəs/ [helplessness]

[noun] The state or condition of being unable to help oneself or lacking the power to act or defend oneself.

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helpmate

/ˈhɛlp.meɪt/ [helpmate]

[noun] A helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse.

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hemp

/hɛmp/ [hemp]

[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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herber

/ˈhɜːrbər/ [herber]

[noun] An obsolete term for a keeper or owner of a herb garden, or a gardener.

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herbivore

/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/ [herbivore]

[noun] An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.

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here and there

/ˌhɪər ənd ˈðeər/ [here and there]

[adverb] In various places; scattered or desultorily.

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heritable

/ˈhɛr.ɪ.tə.bəl/ [heritable]

[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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heroic

/həˈroʊ.ɪk/ [heroic]

[adjective] Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; displaying extreme courage, bravery, or nobility of purpose.

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hesitation

/ˌhɛz.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [hesitation]

[noun] The act of pausing before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty, reluctance, or fear.

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hesitators

/ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tərz/ [hesitators]

[noun] Plural of hesitator; individuals who pause, delay, or show uncertainty before acting or speaking.

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heterodoxy

/ˈhɛt.ər.ə.dɑːk.si/ [heterodoxy]

[noun] A belief, doctrine, or opinion that departs from established, official, or accepted standards.

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heterography

/ˌhɛt.əˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/ [heterography]

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

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hi

/haɪ/

[interjection] Used as an informal friendly greeting.

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hidden

/ˈhɪd.ən/ [hidden]

[adjective] Kept out of sight; concealed or not easily discovered.

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higgard

/ˈhɪɡərd/ [higgard]

[adjective] Having a wild, untamed, or wasted appearance; gaunt, lean, or exhausted.

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high morale

/haɪ məˈræl/ [high morale]

[noun] A state of widespread confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty among members of a group or team.

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high rise hotel

/ˌhaɪ ˌraɪz hoʊˈtɛl/ [high rise hotel]

[noun] A tall commercial building with many stories that provides lodging, meals, and other services to guests.

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high riser

/ˈhaɪ ˌraɪ.zər/ [high riser]

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

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