Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

harangue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/həˈræŋ/

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

"The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour."

noun C2
/ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

"The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter."

harborage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."

adjective C2
/ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

"The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene."

noun C2
/ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.

"The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team."

Harmonium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

"She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple."

verb C2
/ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

"She kept harping on about the mistakes I made."

adjective C2
/ˈhæriːd/

feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered

"The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom."

verb C2
/ˈhæroʊ/

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

"The tragic news harrowed the entire family."

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harry

verb C2
/ˈhæri/

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

"The army harried the enemy with sudden raids."

noun C2
/hæˈʃiːʃ/

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

"The police arrested him for possessing hashish."

noun C2
/ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

"His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers."

noun C2
/oʊˈtɜːr/

disdainful pride; arrogance

"His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him."

noun C2
/ˈhɔːzər/

A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.

"The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser."

noun C2
/ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.

"The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes."

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Heady

adjective C2
/ˈhɛdi/

Exciting or intoxicating; having a strong or exhilarating effect.

"The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room."

verb C2
/ˈhɑːrkən/

To listen attentively; to give heed.

"He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions."

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Hearse

noun C2
/hɜːrs/

a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car

"The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners."

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hearten

verb C2
/ˈhɑːrtən/

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

"The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students."

adjective C2
/ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.

"They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish."

noun C2
/ˈhɛklər/

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

"The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd."

verb C2
/ˈhɛktər/

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

"The manager hectored the staff into working overtime."

noun C2
/hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

"The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states."

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hegira

noun C2
/ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation

"The refugees began their hegira across the desert."

noun C2
/ˈhɛfər/

a young cow that has not borne a calf

"The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production."

noun C2
/ˈhelmz.mən/

a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel

"The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm."

hemophilia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

"Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing."

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Henna

noun C2
/ˈhen.ə/

a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin

"The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony."

verb C2
/ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

"He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife."

noun C2
/ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

"The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board."

noun C2
/ˈhɛptɑːrki/

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

"The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England."

adjective C2
/hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.

"The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer."

noun C2
/hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.

"The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education."

adjective C2
/ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.

"It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster."

adjective C2
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

"The priest condemned the book as heretical."

hermetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/hərˈmɛtɪk/

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

"The medicine was kept in a hermetic container."

adverb C2
/hərˈmɛtɪkli/

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

"The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness."

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hermitage

noun C2
/ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

"The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest."

noun C2
/ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

"The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest."

Hessian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈhɛʃ.ən/

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

"The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks."

heterodox definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

"The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion."

noun C2
/ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

"The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique."

adjective C2
/ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

"Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult."

heuristic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
hjʊəˈrɪs.tɪk

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; using practical experience rather than theory.

"The scientist used a heuristic approach to solve the problem."

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hew

verb C2
/hjuː/

To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.

"The workers hewed logs to build the cabin."

adjective C2
/hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

Having six angles or corners.

"The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror."

noun C2
/ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

An insect or other organism with six legs.

"The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf."

noun C2
/ˈheɪ.deɪ/

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

"During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world."

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hibernal

adjective C2
/haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

Relating to or occurring in winter.

"The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains."

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hibernian

adjective/noun C2
/haɪˈbɜːrniən/

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

"He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history."