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Showing 18 of 5718 words/ˈhɛlpləsnəs/ [helplessness]
[noun] The state or condition of being unable to help oneself or lacking the power to act or defend oneself.
/ˈhɛlp.meɪt/ [helpmate]
[noun] A helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse.
/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.
/ˈhɜːrbər/ [herber]
[noun] An obsolete term for a keeper or owner of a herb garden, or a gardener.
/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/ [herbivore]
[noun] An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
/ˌhɪər ənd ˈðeər/ [here and there]
[adverb] In various places; scattered or desultorily.
/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.
/həˈroʊ.ɪk/ [heroic]
[adjective] Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; displaying extreme courage, bravery, or nobility of purpose.
/ˌhɛz.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [hesitation]
[noun] The act of pausing before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty, reluctance, or fear.
/ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tərz/ [hesitators]
[noun] Plural of hesitator; individuals who pause, delay, or show uncertainty before acting or speaking.
/ˈhɛt.ər.ə.dɑːk.si/ [heterodoxy]
[noun] A belief, doctrine, or opinion that departs from established, official, or accepted standards.
/ˌhɛt.əˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/ [heterography]
[noun] Spelling that is different from standard orthography or does not correctly represent the standard pronunciation of a word.
/haɪ/
[interjection] Used as an informal friendly greeting.
/ˈhɪd.ən/ [hidden]
[adjective] Kept out of sight; concealed or not easily discovered.
/ˈhɪɡərd/ [higgard]
[adjective] Having a wild, untamed, or wasted appearance; gaunt, lean, or exhausted.
/haɪ məˈræl/ [high morale]
[noun] A state of widespread confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty among members of a group or team.
/ˌhaɪ ˌraɪz hoʊˈtɛl/ [high rise hotel]
[noun] A tall commercial building with many stories that provides lodging, meals, and other services to guests.
/ˈhaɪ ˌraɪ.zər/ [high riser]
[noun] A tall building, such as an apartment block or office tower, consisting of many stories.