CEFR Level
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
"Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country."
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
"During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water."
having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting
"After shouting all day at the rally, his voice was hoarse."
a trick or false story meant to deceive people
"The news about aliens landing turned out to be a hoax."
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
"Millions of people perished during the Holocaust."
Special honor, respect, or tribute shown publicly.
"The statue was built as an homage to the national hero."
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
"He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds."
the killing of one human being by another
"The police are investigating a case of homicide."
Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same kind; uniform in composition.
"The population of the village is fairly homogeneous in culture and tradition."
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
"The class was made up of a homogenous group of students."
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
"The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool."
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
"The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones."
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
"She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting."
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
"The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock."
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
"A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium."
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
"The hornet built its nest under the roof."
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
"She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted."
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
"The violent scene horrified the audience."
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
"She studied horticultural science at the university."
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."
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."
