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C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

прогресс; продвижение; успех
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Несмотря на трудности, исследовательская группа достигла значительного прогресса в разработке новой вакцины.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

на полпути
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Мы встретились на полпути между двумя городами.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

ангар
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Самолет был надежно припаркован в ангаре во время сильного шторма.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

задним числом
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Имея в виду задним числом, мы поняли, что решение было ошибкой.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

родной район
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Он вернулся в свой родной район после многих лет за границей.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

аппаратное обеспечение
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
Компания обновила аппаратное обеспечение своего компьютера для улучшения производительности.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

неудобство; беспокойство; трудность
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Бронирование билетов онлайн может избавить вас от неудобства ожидания в длинных очередях в театре.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

арендованная лошадь, избитый
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Старая арендованная лошадь всё ещё везла повозку.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

беспечный
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Он ехал с беспечным пренебрежением к правилам.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

стадо
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Пастух загнал овец в загон.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

смущённый
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Он посмотрел на меня с смущённым взглядом после того, как его поймали на лжи.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

гипотенуза
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
В прямоугольном треугольнике гипотенуза всегда длиннее двух других сторон.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

интеллектуально превосходящий
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
Музей известен своими интеллектуальными выставками.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

мучить / борона
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Трагическая новость привела в мучения всю семью.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

выносливый, крепкий
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Выносливые растения могут пережить суровую зиму.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

грыжа
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
Доктор диагностировал у него паховую грыжу.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

выступать с длинной и яростной речью
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Политик выступал перед толпой больше часа.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

охота
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Охота строго регулируется во многих странах.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

враждебный; агрессивный; антагонистический;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
Враждебная атмосфера усложнила работу.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

привыкать
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Монахи привыкли к медитации.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

Что ты сказал?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
Хэ? Что ты сказал?
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

хобби; любимое занятие; увлечение
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
Фотография стала её любимым хобби, когда она получила камеру на день рождения.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

гиперкритичный
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Учитель часто был гиперкритичен к небольшим ошибкам.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

мчаться
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
Машина мчалась по горной дороге.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

курица
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Курица снесла свежие яйца в гнезде.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

связанный с садоводством
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Она изучала садоводческие науки в университете.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

омоним
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Слово 'летучая мышь' — это омоним, потому что оно может означать как животное, так и спортивный инструмент.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

поспешить
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Он поспешил на станцию, чтобы успеть на поезд.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

плоды хог
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Плоды хог часто используются для приготовления маринадов и чатни.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

голод
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Ребёнок плакал от голода.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

отель
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Мы остановились в отеле рядом с пляжем.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

преследовать
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Старые воспоминания все еще преследуют меня.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

носки и одежда для ног
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Она купила новые чулки для зимнего сезона.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

лоб в лоб
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Два автомобиля столкнулись лоб в лоб на перекрестке.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

тоска по дому; желание вернуться домой
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
После трех месяцев учебы за границей, Мария все больше чувствовала тоску по дому.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

её
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Я видел её в парке вчера.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

вертолет
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Вертолет приземлился безопасно на крыше больницы.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

арфа
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
Ангел сыграл красивую мелодию на арфе.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

толстый канат для швартовки корабля
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Моряки закрепили корабль у причала с помощью тяжелого хоузера.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

урожай
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Фермеры заняты во время сезона уборки риса.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

парикмахер
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Парикмахер сделал мне хорошую стрижку.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

отдалённые районы
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Исследователи путешествовали глубоко в отдалённые районы страны.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

счастье, удача, случайность
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Только по удаче он нашел старое письмо, спрятанное в ящике.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

гидромеханика
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Гидромеханика является основой для судостроения.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

такси
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Я вызвал такси, чтобы поехать в аэропорт.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

счастье
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Счастье заключается в том, чтобы наслаждаться маленькими вещами в жизни.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

автобусы на водородном топливе
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Автобусы на водородном топливе снижают загрязнение воздуха.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

еретик
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Церковь объявила его еретиком за его радикальные идеи.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

надеяться
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Я надеюсь, что завтра не будет дождя.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

сердцераздирающий; трагичный; душераздирающий
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Документальный фильм показал душераздирающие сцены детей в бедности.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

орда
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Орда фанатов собралась у стадиона.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

сама
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Она приготовила еду сама.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

лошадь
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
Лошадь галопом промчалась по полю с большой скоростью.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

гедонист
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Ее называли гедонистом, потому что она всегда ставила удовольствие выше долга.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

гидролиз
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Гидролиз разрушает сложные молекулы на более простые формы.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

коридор
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Дети оставили свои туфли в коридоре.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

сухожилие на задней части бедра; как глагол, ослабить или сильно ограничить эффективность кого-то или чего-то
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Сокращения бюджета ослабили планы организации.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

гидрометр
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
Пивовар использовал гидрометр, чтобы измерить плотность сахарного раствора.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

волосы
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Она решила подстричь свои длинные волосы, чтобы получить новый свежий образ этим летом.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

гомеопатия
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Он верит в гомеопатию для лечения обычных простуд.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

безнадежный; отчаянный
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Ситуация казалась безнадежной, пока не пришла помощь.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Птица хорнбил
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
Яркий хорнбил сел на самую высокую ветку.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

недоделанный
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
Менеджер быстро отклонил его недоделанное предложение.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

гидропонный
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Гидропонное земледелие позволяет выращивать растения без почвы.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

черезмерно драматичный
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Её истерическая реакция на маленькую проблему удивила всех.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

гексапод
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Учёный наблюдал за гексаподом, ползущим по листу.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

вешалка
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Она повесила свое платье на деревянную вешалку, чтобы оно не помялось.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

история
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
История древних цивилизаций очаровывает учёных.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

домогательство
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
Компания имеет строгую политику против домогательств на рабочем месте.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

заяц
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Заяц быстро пробежал через поле.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

слух
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Обвинения основывались на слухах, а не на конкретных доказательствах или свидетельских показаниях.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

лицемерие; фальшь; обман;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
его лицемерие было раскрыто, когда он критиковал других за те же ошибки, которые он сам совершил.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

колеблющийся
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Она дала запоздалый ответ на интервью.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

гавань
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Рыболовные лодки безопасно вернулись в гавань до того, как буря ударила по побережью.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

однако
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Путешествие было долгим; однако оно было приятным.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

горизонт
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Солнце исчезло за горизонтом.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

горячий; тёплый; пылающий;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Кофе слишком горячий, чтобы пить.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

рука
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Он поднял руку, чтобы задать вопрос.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

ипохондрик
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Она ипохондрик, которая каждую неделю ходит к врачу.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

обман, чепуха
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Он отверг эту идею как чепуху.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

высокий
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Вершина горы очень высокая.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

бедро
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Она положила руки на бедра.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

надеюсь
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Надеюсь, завтра будет хорошая погода.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

град
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
Неожиданный град повредил много машин на парковке большими льдиными шарами.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

однородный
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
Класс состоял из однородной группы студентов.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

гимн
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
Община пела гимн во время утреннего богослужения.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

священный
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Они прошли через священные залы старого университета.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

иметь
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
У них есть три ребенка.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

уродливый; отталкивающий; ужасный
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Монстр в фильме имел ужасный вид.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

оздоровительный
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Оздоровительная диета включает свежие фрукты и овощи.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

рай
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Многие люди верят, что добрые души попадают в рай после смерти.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

историк
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Историк прочитал лекцию о древних цивилизациях.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

здоровье
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Физические упражнения важны для хорошего здоровья.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

иероглифы
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Стены гробницы были покрыты египетскими иероглифами.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

гигиена
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Хорошая гигиена необходима для предотвращения распространения инфекций.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

геморрагия
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Пациент перенёс тяжёлую мозговую геморрагию.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

гербарий
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Университет поддерживает большое гербарий для исследований и образования.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

держать
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
пожалуйста, держи мою руку.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

герметичный
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
Лекарство хранилось в герметичном контейнере.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

эвристический
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Учителя используют эвристические методы, чтобы поощрять самостоятельное обучение.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

волосатый
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Волосатый мужчина выделялся в толпе своей длинной бородой.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

голодный
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Я очень голоден после того, как работал весь день.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

высоко
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Она высоко уважает в своей области.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

нанимать
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
Компания наймет новых сотрудников в следующем месяце.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

руль
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный капитан взял руль и искусно направил корабль через шторм.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

громкий протест
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Был громкий протест по поводу новых изменений в политике.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

гармония
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Общество процветает, когда между его людьми существует гармония.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

гороскоп
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Она читала свой гороскоп каждое утро, чтобы увидеть, что предсказали звезды.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

счастливо
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Дети играли счастливо в саду.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

безвредный; невинный; безопасный
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Змея выглядит опасной, но на самом деле она безвредна.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

сам
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Он отремонтировал машину сам.
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

поспешить
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
Он поспешил завершить свою работу до крайнего срока.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ободряющий
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Учитель произнес ободряющую речь, чтобы мотивировать учеников перед экзаменом.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

гибрид
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
Этот автомобиль является гибридом, который работает как на электричестве, так и на топливе.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

опьяняющий
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Опьяняющий аромат жасмина наполнил сад.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

привычка
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Потертости глаз — это вредная привычка.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

лицемер; обманщик; притворщик
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Не будь лицемером, требуя честности от других, в то время как ты сам лжешь.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

высота
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Высота башни впечатлила посетителей.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

рагу
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Она приготовила вкусное хотч потч с рисом, чечевицей и овощами.