60 words & definitions
| heckle | verb |
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
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| hobble | verb |
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
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| hobnob | verb |
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
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| hoodwink | verb |
To deceive or trick someone.
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| hawker | noun |
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
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| heist | noun |
A robbery
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| hick | noun |
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
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| hooey | noun |
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
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| hassle |
nounverb
verb |
To harass; pester
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| hifalutin | adjective |
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
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| hokey | adjective |
Mawkishly sentimental
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| honkey | noun |
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
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| havoc | noun |
Widespread destruction
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| hodgepodge | noun |
A confused mixture
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| henchman | noun |
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
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| haughty | adjective |
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
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| hefty | adjective |
Large, heavy, and powerful
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| hoax | noun |
A humorous or malicious deception
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| harsh | adjective |
Cruel or severe
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| harrowing | adjective |
Intensely distressing
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| holler |
nounverb
verb |
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
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| hideous | adjective |
Ugly or disgusting to look at
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| haven | noun |
A place of safety or refuge
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| hoard | verb |
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
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| harried | adjective |
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
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| heartfelt | adjective |
Strongly felt and sincere
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| hassle |
nounverb
noun |
Irritating inconvenience
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| holler |
nounverb
noun |
A loud cry or shout
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| hasten | verb |
To move or act quickly.
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| hasty | adjective |
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
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| haze | noun |
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
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| hazy | adjective |
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
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| headstrong | adjective |
Determined to do as one pleases, even if itβs reckless or unwise.
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| heavenly | adjective |
Extremely pleasant or delightful.
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| hectic | adjective |
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
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| heed | verb |
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
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| heresy | noun |
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
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| hijack | verb |
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
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| hint |
nounverb
noun |
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.
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| hiss |
nounverb
noun |
A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
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| haul | verb |
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
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| hideout | noun |
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
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| hobby | noun |
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
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| homesick | adjective |
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
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| honk | verb |
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
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| hinder | verb |
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.
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| haste | adjective |
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
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| hiccup |
nounverb
noun |
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
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| hillbilly | noun |
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
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| headlong | adjective |
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
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| heretic | noun |
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
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| hint |
nounverb
verb |
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
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| heretical | adjective |
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
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| hedonism | noun |
The idea that pleasure is the main goal of life.
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| hiss |
nounverb
verb |
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
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| heirloom | noun |
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
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| homestretch | noun |
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
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| hilarious | adjective |
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
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| hiatus | noun |
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
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| heartbroken | adjective |
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.
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