Vocabulary Cards
513 cards available.
C1 noun
Hound
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
A1 noun
hour
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
B2 adverb
Hourly
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
A1 noun
house
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
B2 noun
House boat
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
C2 noun
housebreaking
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
B1 noun
household
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
B1 noun
housewife
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
B1 noun
housing
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
C2 noun
hovel
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
B2 verb
hover
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
A1 adverb
how
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
A2 adverb, conjunction
however
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.
C2 noun
hoyden
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
B2 noun
hub
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
C1 noun
hubbub
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
C1 noun
hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
C2 noun
huckster
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
C1 noun
hue
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
C2 noun phrase
hue and cry
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
A2 verb
hug
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
A2 adjective
huge
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
A2 interjection
huh
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
C1 noun
hull
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.