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adjective C1
/ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

without foundation or justification; baseless

"His accusations against her were completely groundless."

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grove

noun C1
/ɡroʊv/

A small group of trees growing close together.

"They walked through the orange grove."

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growl

verb/noun C1
/ɡraʊl/

To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

"The dog growled at the stranger."

noun/verb C1
/ɡrʌdʒ/

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

"She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago."

adjective C1
/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

"She gave him a grudging smile after the argument."

adjective C1
/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

Extremely tiring and demanding.

"The athletes faced a grueling training session."

adjective C1
/ˈɡruːsəm/

Causing horror or disgust.

"The police discovered a gruesome crime scene."

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grunt

verb C1
/ɡrʌnt/

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

"He grunted as he lifted the heavy box."

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guarded

adjective C1
/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

"He gave a guarded reply to the journalist."

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noun C1
/ɡəˈrɪlə/

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

"The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions."

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guise

noun C1
/ɡaɪz/

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

"He approached in the guise of a friend."

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Gull

noun, verb C1
/ɡʌl/

A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray feathers; as a verb, to deceive or trick someone.

"The fisherman watched the gulls circle above the boat."

gullible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

Easily deceived or tricked.

"She was so gullible that she believed every rumor."

Gunpowder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

"Gunpowder was invented in ancient China."

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gush

verb C1
/ɡʌʃ/

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

"Tears began to gush from her eyes."

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Gust

noun C1
/ɡʌst/

a sudden strong rush of wind or air

"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers away."

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gusto

noun C1
/ˈɡʌstoʊ/

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

"She sang the song with great gusto."

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gusty

adjective C1
/ˈɡʌsti/

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

"It was a cold, gusty day by the sea."

noun C1
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

"She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school."

adjective C1
/ˈhæbɪtəbl/

Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.

"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."

adjective C1
/həˈbɪtʃuəl/

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

"He was a habitual latecomer to class."

adjective C1
/ˈhæk.nid/

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

"The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience."

adjective C1
/ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

"After working all night, she looked pale and haggard."

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verb C1
/ˈhæɡ.l̩/

To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.

"They spent hours haggling over the price of the car."

Hailstorm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hailstorm

noun C1
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

"The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot."

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noun C1
/ˈheəˌkʌtər/

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

"The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut."

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hallmark

noun C1
/ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

"Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader."

hallowed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈhæloʊd/

regarded as holy or greatly respected

"They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university."

verb C1
/həˈluːsɪneɪt/

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

"After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes."

noun C1
/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs

"After the medication, he began to experience vivid hallucinations."

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halting

adjective C1
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

"She gave a halting reply during the interview."

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Hamlet

noun C1
/ˈhæm.lət/

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

"The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church."

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verb, noun C1
/ˈhæmpər/

to prevent or slow down the progress of something; also, a basket with a lid, typically for laundry.

"Heavy rain hampered the construction work."

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Hangar

noun C1
/ˈhæŋ.ər/

a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter

"The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm."

Hanger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhæŋ.ər/

a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes

"She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled."

adjective C1
/hæpˈhæzərd/

lacking any obvious order or organization; random

"The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table."

adjective C1
/ˈhæpləs/

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

"The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day."

adjective C1
/ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

"She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow."

adjective C1
/ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel

"The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family."

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hardy

adjective C1
/ˈhɑːrdi/

Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.

"Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter."

harmonization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.

"The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results."

Harp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Harp

verb C1
/hɑːrp/

To dwell on or complain about something persistently.

"He kept harping on the same mistake over and over."

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adjective C1
/ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

extremely distressing or upsetting

"It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident."

verb C1
/ˈheɪsən/

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

"He hastened to finish his work before the deadline."

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Hastily

adverb C1
/ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

"She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport."

Hateful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈheɪt.fəl/

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

"His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings."

adjective C1
/ˈhɔːti/

arrogantly superior and disdainful

"She gave him a haughty look and walked away."

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haul

verb C1
/hɔːl/

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

"The workers hauled the boxes into the truck."

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haven

noun C1
/ˈheɪvən/

a safe place or shelter

"The library became a haven for students during exams."

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Havoc

noun C1
/ˈhævək/

widespread destruction or disorder

"The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages."