Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
hideaway
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
C2 adjective
hidebound
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
C1 adjective
Hideous
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
C2 verb
hie
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
C1 adjective
hierarchical
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
B2 noun
hierarchy
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
C2 noun
hieroglyph
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
C2 adjective/noun
hieroglyphic
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
C1 noun
hieroglyphics
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
A1 adjective
high
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
C2 adjective
high-flown
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
B2 adjective
high-profile
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
B2 adjective
high-tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
C2 adjective
highbrow
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
B1 verb
highlight
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
B1 adverb
highly
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
C1 noun
Highness
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
B1 noun
highway
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
C1 verb
hijack
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
B1 verb/noun
hike
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
B2 adjective
hilarious
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
C2 noun
hilarity
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
A2 noun
Hill
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
C2 noun
hillock
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.