CEFR Level
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
"The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour."
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
"The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter."
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
"The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene."
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
"The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team."
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
"She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple."
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
"She kept harping on about the mistakes I made."
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
"The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom."
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
"The tragic news harrowed the entire family."
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
"The army harried the enemy with sudden raids."
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
"The police arrested him for possessing hashish."
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
"His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers."
disdainful pride; arrogance
"His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him."
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
"The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser."
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
"The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes."
Exciting or intoxicating; having a strong or exhilarating effect.
"The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room."
To listen attentively; to give heed.
"He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions."
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."
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
"The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students."
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
"They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish."
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
"The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd."
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
"The manager hectored the staff into working overtime."
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
"The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states."
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
"The refugees began their hegira across the desert."
a young cow that has not borne a calf
"The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production."
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."
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."
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."
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
"He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife."
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
"The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board."
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."
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
"The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer."
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
"The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education."
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
"It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster."
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
"The priest condemned the book as heretical."
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
"The medicine was kept in a hermetic container."
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
"The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness."
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
"The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest."
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
"The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest."
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
"The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks."
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
"The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion."
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
"The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique."
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."
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."
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
"The workers hewed logs to build the cabin."
Having six angles or corners.
"The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror."
An insect or other organism with six legs.
"The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf."
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."
Relating to or occurring in winter.
"The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains."
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
"He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history."
