CEFR Level
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
"Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants."
A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.
"The rebels took several people as hostages."
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
"The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility."
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
"She hotly denied the accusations."
to pursue or harass someone persistently
"Reporters hounded the actor for comments."
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
"There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began."
excessive pride or self-confidence
"His hubris led to his downfall."
A color or shade.
"The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background."
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
"The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage."
Showing compassion or benevolence.
"The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals."
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
"The war created a humanitarian catastrophe."
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
"The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories."
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.
"The teacher did not want to humiliate the student in front of the class."
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
"She accepted the award with grace and humility."
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
"The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours."
To throw something with great force.
"The boy hurled a stone into the river."
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; management and conservation of resources
"Modern husbandry practices focus on sustainability and animal welfare."
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
"She had to hustle to finish the project on time."
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
"The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel."
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
"The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine."
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
"The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants."
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
"Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution."
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
"The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature."
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
"Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil."
A method of growing plants without soil using nutrient-rich water.
"Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil."
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
"Hydropower generation promotes green energy."
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
"The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service."
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
"Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole."
Abnormally high blood pressure.
"High sodium intake leads to hypertension."
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
"She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying."
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
"The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience."
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
"He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree."
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
"The magician tried to hypnotize the audience."
the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that contradicts them
"His speech against corruption was full of hypocrisy."
a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs but acts against them
"People called him a hypocrite for lying about his actions."
behaving in a way that suggests you have higher standards than you actually do
"It was hypocritical of him to complain about dishonesty."
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
"In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides."
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
"The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments."
based on or serving as a hypothesis; imagined or supposed for the sake of discussion.
"She described a hypothetical situation to explain her point."
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
"The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert."
