CEFR Level
Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.
"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
"He was a habitual latecomer to class."
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
"The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience."
Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.
"After working all night, she looked pale and haggard."
To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.
"They spent hours haggling over the price of the car."
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
"The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot."
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
"The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut."
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
"Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader."
regarded as holy or greatly respected
"They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university."
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."
a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs
"After the medication, he began to experience vivid hallucinations."
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
"She gave a halting reply during the interview."
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."
to prevent or slow down the progress of something; also, a basket with a lid, typically for laundry.
"Heavy rain hampered the construction work."
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."
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."
lacking any obvious order or organization; random
"The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table."
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
"The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day."
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
"She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow."
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
"The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family."
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
"Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter."
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
"The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results."
To dwell on or complain about something persistently.
"He kept harping on the same mistake over and over."
extremely distressing or upsetting
"It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident."
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
"He hastened to finish his work before the deadline."
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
"She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport."
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
"His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings."
arrogantly superior and disdainful
"She gave him a haughty look and walked away."
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
"The workers hauled the boxes into the truck."
widespread destruction or disorder
"The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages."
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
"The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart."
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
"The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky."
Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.
"The mountains looked hazy in the morning light."
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
"The two cars collided head-on at the intersection."
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
"He dived headfirst into the pool."
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
"She rushed headlong into the new project."
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
"The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone."
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
"Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine."
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
"A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables."
Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated; rumor.
"The decision was based on hearsay, not evidence."
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
"She heartily welcomed her guests to the party."
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
"The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims."
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
"The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism."
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
"She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty."
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
"He drove with heedless disregard for the rules."
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
"The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room."
extremely wicked, deeply offensive, or shockingly evil
"The dictator was condemned for his heinous crimes against humanity."
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
"The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother."
