Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

habit formation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."

habitat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."

Habitat Loss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."

habitats definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."

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hack

verb B2
/hæk/

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

"The programmer managed to hack into the system."

Hail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hail

verb B2
/heɪl/

To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."

Hair pin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈher ˌpɪn/

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."

halt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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halt

verb B2
/hɔːlt/

to stop or bring to a stop

"The train suddenly halted at the station."

Handful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhænd.fʊl/

the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number

"She took a handful of nuts."

noun B2
/ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

"The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region."

handling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhændlɪŋ/

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

"His handling of the situation was impressive."

handy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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handy

adjective B2
/ˈhændi/

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."

verb B2
/həˈræs/

to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way

"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."

harassment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/həˈræsmənt/

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."

harbor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈhɑːrbər/

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

"He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss."

Harbour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːr.bər/

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

"The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline."

noun B2
/ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."

Hare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hare

noun B2
/heə(r)/

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

"The hare quickly ran across the field."

Harmless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Harmless

adjective B2
/ˈhɑːrmləs/

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."

harmonious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.

"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."

harmony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːrməni/

a state of agreement or peaceful existence

"The family lived in perfect harmony."

verb B2
/ˈhɑːrnɪs/

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."

Harsh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Harsh

adjective B2
/hɑːrʃ/

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

"The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students."

harvest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːrvɪst/

the process or period of gathering crops

"Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season."

harvesting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

"Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans."

noun B2
/ˈhæs.əl/

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

"Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater."

noun B2
/heɪst/

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

"In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table."

adjective B2
/ˈheɪsti/

Done with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful thought.

"She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences."

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hatch

verb B2
/hætʃ/

To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.

"The chicks hatched early in the morning."

Hatred definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈheɪtrɪd/

intense dislike or ill will

"His hatred for the enemy was evident in his actions."

haunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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haunt

verb B2
/hɔːnt/

to appear frequently in or fill the mind of someone; to visit a place regularly

"The old memories still haunt him."

Hawk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hawk

noun B2
/hɔːk/

A bird of prey with keen eyesight and sharp talons; also refers to a person who strongly supports aggressive or warlike policies.

"The hawk soared high above the valley."

hay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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hay

noun B2
/heɪ/

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

"The cows were eating hay in the barn."

Hazard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hazard

noun B2
/ˈhæzərd/

A danger or risk.

"Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace."

hazardous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈhæzərdəs/

Involving risk or danger.

"The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals."

headquarters definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

"The company’s headquarters is located in New York."

health hazards definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
helθ ˈhæzərdz

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

"Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards."

heartbeat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːt.biːt/

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

"Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat."

adjective B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

"The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty."

adjective B2
/ˈhɑːrti/

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

"He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home."

adjective B2
/ˈhevənli/

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

"The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth."

Heavily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Heavily

adverb B2
/ˈhɛvɪli/

to a great degree; with a lot of weight, intensity, or force

"It rained heavily all night."

adjective B2
/ˈhek.tɪk/

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

"My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings."

hedge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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hedge

noun, verb B2
/hɛdʒ/

A fence or boundary formed by closely planted shrubs; also, to limit or qualify a statement.

"They planted a hedge around the garden for privacy."

Hedge-hog definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

"The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened."

Heel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Heel

noun B2
/hiːl/

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

"Her shoe was rubbing against her heel."

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Heir

noun B2
/er/

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

"The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday."

adjective B2
/ˈhelp.ləs/

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

"The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market."

hence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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hence

adverb B2
/hɛns/

for this reason; as a result

"She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job."

herb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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herb

noun B2
/hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

"Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine."