noun

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Bad / Dishonest

hoax - A humorous or malicious deception

Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

haughty - Arrogantly superior and disdainful

The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

hodgepodge - A confused mixture

When Betty emptied her bag after trick-or-treating on Halloween, she dumped onto the table a hodgepodge of all kinds of candies.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

hideous - Ugly or disgusting to look at

The Elephant Man was famous for being so hideous that he had to cover his face everywhere he went.

verb

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Other / Inward

hoard - To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away

If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.

verb

See noun

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Other / Sound

holler - (of a person) give a loud shout or cry

Wade hollered to Joey far away in order to get his attention.

noun

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Bad / War

havoc - Widespread destruction

The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

harsh - Cruel or severe

In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.

adjective

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Good / Big

hefty - Large, heavy, and powerful

Compared to Kevin, who was literally half his size, Shaquille looked very hefty.

noun

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Good / Calm

haven - A place of safety or refuge

Trying to get away from the bitter cold, the lone cabin seemed to be a perfect haven to Martha.

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