habanera n. a Cuban dance in slow time; the music for this dance
haberdasher n. a merchant who sells men's clothing
haberdashery n. a store where men's clothes are sold; the goods sold by a haberdasher
habergeon n. (medieval) a light sleeveless coat of meal worn under the hauberk
habiliment n. pl: trappings, equipment; dress; especially the dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion -- usually pl.
habilimented adj. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
habilitate v. qualify for teaching at a university in Europe; provide with clothes or put clothes on
habit n. an established custom; it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening; a pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition; she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair@v. put a habit on
habitable adj. fit for habitation; the habitable world
habitant n. inhabitant, resident
habitat n. the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs: a marine habitat
habitation n. the native habitat or home of an animal or plant; a physical structure (e.g., a house) that someone is living in; the act of inhabiting
habited adj. dressed in a habit; the habited men of the monastery
habitual adj. made a norm or custom or habit; his habitual practice was to eat an early supper; commonly used or practiced; usual; his habitual comment; having a habit of long standing
habitually adv. according to routine or established practice; according to habit or custom; her habitually severe expression
habituate v. make used (to something)
habituation n. a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions
habitude n. habitual mode of behavior
habitue n. a regular patron: an habitue of the racetrack
hacek n. a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as c) to indicate pronunciation
hachure n. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
hacienda n. a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries; the main house on a ranch or large estate
hack n. one who works hard at boring tasks@v. cut with a tool; informal: be able to manage or manage successfully; I can't hack it anymore; cut away; kick on the arms; in basketball; kick on the shins
hackamore n. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
hackberry n. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits; small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States
hackbut n. an obsolete long-barrelled firearm
hackdriver n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
hackee n. small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches
hacker n. someone who plays golf poorly; a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers; one who works hard at boring tasks
hackle n. long slender feather on the necks of e.g. turkeys and pheasants@v. comb with a heckle
hackles n. a feeling of anger and animosity; having one's hackles or dander up
hackman n. a driver of a cab
hackmatack n. poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves
hackney n. a carriage for hire; a compact breed of harness horse
hackneyed adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; hackneyed phrases
hacksaw n. used with one hand for cutting metal
hackwork n. professional work done according to formula
had past tense of have
hadal adj. relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters)
haddock n. lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried; important food fish on both sides of the Atlantic; related to cod but usually smaller
hadj n. a pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once
hadji n. a pilgrim who journeys to Mecca
hadron n. any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles
hadrosaur n. any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
hadrosaurus n. any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic
haem n. a complex red organic pigment containing iron
haemal adj. relating to the blood vessels or blood
haemangioma n. angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels
haematal adj. relating to the blood vessels or blood
haematic adj. relating to of containing or affecting blood
haematite n. the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
haematological adj. of or relating to or involved in hematology
haematologist n. a doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
haematology n. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
haematolysis n. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
haematoma n. a localized swelling filled with blood
haemic adj. relating to of containing or affecting blood
haemodialysis n. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
haemoglobin n. a conjugated protein composed of heme and globin that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
haemolysis n. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
haemolytic adj. relating to or involving or causing hemolysis
haemophile n. someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
haemophilia n. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
haemophiliac n. someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
haemophilic adj. relating to or having hemophilia
haemoproteid n. related to malaria parasite and having a phase in the viscera of various birds
haemorrhage n. flow of blood from ruptured blood vessels
haemorrhagic adj. of or relating to a hemorrhage
haemosporidian n. minute protozoans parasitic at some stage of the life cycle in blood cells of vertebrates including many pathogens
haemostat n. a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
hafnium n. a gray tetravalent metallic element that resembles zirconium chemically and is found in zirconium minerals; used in filaments for its ready emission of electrons
haft n. the handle of a weapon or tool
hag n. an ugly evil-looking old woman; eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies
hagberry n. small cherry much liked by birds
hagbut n. an obsolete long-barrelled firearm
hagfish n. eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies
haggard adj. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness; very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; eyes were haggard and cavernous
haggardly adv. in a haggard manner; she looked haggardly out of her tent
haggis n. (Scotland) made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach
haggle v. bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); Let's not haggle over a few dollars@n. an instance of intense bargaining
haggling n. an instance of intense bargaining
hagiography n. a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person
hagiolatry n. worship of saints
hagiology n. literature narrating the lives (and legends) of the saints
hagridden adj. tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears
hahnium n. a transuranic element that has not been found in nature
haiku n. an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
hail v. praise vociferously; be a native of; call for, as of cabs; greet enthusiastically; precipitate as small ice particles@n. precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents; enthusiastic greeting
hailstone n. small pellets of ice that fall during a hailstorm
hailstorm n. a storm during which hail falls
hair n. any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal and covering the body or parts of it; a very small distance or space; they escaped by a hair's-breadth; filamentous hairlike growth on a plant
hairball n. a compact mass of hair that forms in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur; a compact mass of hair in the stomach of an animal formed as a result of licking fur
hairbreadth n. a very small distance or space
hairbrush n. a brush used to groom a person's hair
haircloth n. cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
haircut n. the style in which hair haw been cut; the act of cutting the hair
hairdo n. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
hairdresser n. someone who cuts or beautifies hair
hairdressing n. a toiletry for the hair; care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
haired adj. (often used in combination) having hair as specified; a short-haired dog
hairiness n. the quality of having hair
hairless adj. having no hair or fur; a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail; having little or no hair; his smooth hairless young face
hairlessness n. the condition of having no hair (especially on the top of the head); the quality of not having hair
hairlike adj. long and slender with a very small internal diameter
hairline n. a very thin line; the natural margin formed by hair on the head
hairnet n. a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
hairpiece n. a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
hairpin n. a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
hairsbreadth n. a very small distance or margin
hairsplitter n. a person who makes unnecessarily fine distinctions in reasoning or argument -- hairsplitting adj. or n.
hairsplitting n. making too fine distinctions of little importance; they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously@adj. developed in excessively fine detail
hairspring n. a fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece
hairstreak n. small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
hairstylist n. someone who cuts or beautifies hair
hairtail n. long-bodied marine fishes having a long whiplike scaleless body and sharp teeth; closely related to snake_mackerel
hairtonic n. a toiletry for the hair
hairy adj. having or covered with hair; Jacob was a hairy man; hazardous and frightening; hairy moments in the mountains
haj n. a pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once
haji n. a pilgrim who journeys to Mecca
hajj n. a pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once
hajji n. a pilgrim who journeys to Mecca
hake n. lean-fleshed fish similar to cod; any of several marine food fishes related to cod
halberd n. a pike fitted with an ax head
halberdier n. a guard who carries a halberd (as a symbol of his duty)
halbert n. a weapon especially of the 5th and 6th centuries consisting of a battle-ax and pike mounted on a long handle
halcyon adj. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; a halcyon atmosphere; joyful and carefree; halcyon days of youth; marked by peace and prosperity; the halcyon days of the clipper trade
hale adj. exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; hale and hearty
haleness n. a state of robust good health
haler n. 100 halers equal 1 koruna
half n. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole@adv. partially or to the extent of a half; he was half hidden by the bushes@adj. consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; a half chicken; partial; gave me a half smile
halfback n. (football) the person who plays halfback; the position of a back on a football team
halfbeak n. tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw
halfhearted adj. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm; a halfhearted effort
halfpenny n. an English coin worth half a penny
halfpennyworth n. the amount that can be bought for a halfpenny
halftime n. an intermission between the first and second half of a game
halftone n. a print obtained from photoengraving; the etched plate used to reproduce an illustration
halfway adv. at half the distance; at the middle; he was halfway down the ladder when he fell@adj. equally distant from the extremes; at a point midway between two extremes; at the halfway mark; including only half or a portion; halfway measures
halibut n. lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific; marine food fish of North Atlantic or North Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes
halide n. a salt of any halogen acid
halite n. as white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride
halitosis n. offensive breath
hall n. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; the elevators were at the end of the hall; a large entrance or reception room or area; a large room for gatherings or entertainment; lecture hall
hallah n. (Jewish cookery) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking
hallelujah n. a shout or song of praise to God
halliard n. a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
hallmark n. a distinctive characteristic or attribute; a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
hallo, variant of hollo
halloo n. a shout to attract attention; he gave a great halloo but no one heard him@v. urge on with shouts, of dogs in a hunt; shout halloo
hallow v. render holy by means of religious rites
hallowed adj. worthy of religious veneration; Jerusalem's hallowed soil
hallstand n. a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror
hallucinate v. perceive what is not there; have illusions
hallucinating adj. experiencing delirium
hallucination n. illusory perception
hallucinatory adj. partaking of hallucination; fleeing in terror from hallucinatory wolves
hallucinogen n. a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences
hallucinogenic adj. capable of producing hallucinations; LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic drug
hallway n. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
halm n. stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding
halma n. a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases
halo n. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint; a toroidal shape; a halo of smoke; a circle of light around the sun or moon
halobacter n. halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
halobacteria n. halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
halobacterium n. halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
halocarbon n. one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogens
halogen n. any of the chemical elements fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine
halogeton n. a coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia; dangerous to sheep and cattle on western rangelands because of its high oxalate content
halophile n. archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival
halophyte n. plant growing naturally in very salty soil
halothane n. a nonflammable inhalation anaesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures
halt v. cause to stop; halt the presses; come to a halt, stop moving; stop from happening or developing; come to rest@n. the state of inactivity following an interruption; during the halt he got some lunch@adj. disabled in the feet or legs
halted adj. brought to a halt
halter n. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading; a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered@v. hang with a halter; prevent the progress or free movement of
haltere n. either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
halting adj. disabled in the feet or legs; fragmentary or halting from emotional strain
haltingly adv. in a halting manner; he spoke haltingly
halve v. divide by two. divide into halves
halvers n. pl. half shares
halves pl. of half
halyard n. a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
ham n. thigh of a hog (usually smoked); an unskilled actor who overacts@v. exaggerate one's acting
hamadryad n. the nymph or spirit of a particular tree; large cobra of southeastern Asia and the East Indies; the largest venomous snake; sometimes placed in genus Naja
hamate n. the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers
hamburg n. ground beef; a sandwich consisting of a ground-beef patty in a round roll
hamburger n. a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun; beef that has been ground
hame n. either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
hamelia n. any of several free-flowering tropical or subtropical shrubs of the genus Hamelia
hamlet n. a community of people smaller than a village; a settlement smaller than a town
hammer v. beat with or as if with a hammer; of metals@n. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled; a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
hammered adj. shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks: a bowl of hammered brass
hammerhead n. these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence; the striking part of a hammer; medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous
hammering n. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
hammerlock n. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back
hammertoe n. a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch
hamming n. poor acting by a ham actor
hammock n. a small natural hill; a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swing easily
hammy adj. affectedly dramatic; overacted
hamper v. prevent the progress or free movement of; put at a disadvantage@n. anything that restrains (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner); a basket usually with a cover
hamster n. short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches
hamstring n. one of the tendons at the back of the knee@v. make ineffective or powerless; cripple by cutting the hamstring
hand n. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; a hired laborer on a farm or ranch; the hired hand fixed the railing; something written by hand; his hand was illegible; ability@v. place into the hands or custody of
handbag n. a bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
handball n. a small rubber ball used in the game of handball; a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands
handbarrow n. a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people
handbasin n. a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British term)
handbasket n. a container that is usually woven and has handles
handbell n. a bell that is held in the hand
handbill n. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
handbook n. a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
handbow n. a bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow
handbreath n. any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
handbuild v. make without a wheel; of pottery
handcar n. a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor
handcart n. pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; he used a handcart to carry the rocks away
handclap n. a clap of the hands to indicate approval
handclasp n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
handcolor v. color by hand
handcraft n. a work produced by hand labor@v. make something by hand; We handcraft all our paper
handcuff n. a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs@v. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
handcuffs n. a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
handed adj. having or involving the use of hands; a handed, tree-living animal
handedness n. the property of using one hand more than the other
handful n. a small number or amount; only a handful of responses were received; the quantity that can be held in the hand
handgrip n. the part of an object designed to be held in order to use or move it
handgun n. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
handheld adj. small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
handhold n. something to hold onto
handicap n. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning@v. injure permanently
handicapped adj. incapacitated by injury or illness
handicraft n. a work produced by hand labor
handily adv. in a convenient manner; with no difficulty; she beat him handily
handiness n. the quality of being at hand when needed
handiwork n. a work produced by hand labor
handkerchief n. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
handle n. the part of an object designed to be held in order to use or move it@v. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; This blender can't handle nuts; interact in a certain way; deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression
handlebar n. the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
handled adj. having a usually specified type of handle; pearl-handled revolver
handleless adj. having no handle; sleek cabinets with apparently handleless doors
handler n. one who trains or exhibits animals; someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
handless adj. without a hand or hands; a handless war veteran; not skillful in physical movement especially with the hands
handline n. a fishing line managed principally by hand
handling n. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something; the action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands; the management of someone or something; the handling of prisoners or
handlock n. a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
handloom n. a loom powered by hand
handmade adj. made by hand or a hand process; delicate handmade baby dresses
handmaid n. in a subordinate position; a personal maid or female attendant
handmaiden n. in a subordinate position; theology should be the handmaiden of ethics; a personal maid or female attendant
handoff n. a football play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate
handout n. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation; giving money or food or clothing to a needy person
handover n. act of relinquishing property or authority etc: the handover of occupied territory
handpick v. to select personally
handrail n. at side of staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
handrest n. a support for the hand
hands n. (with `in') guardianship over; my fate is in your hands; the force of workers available
handsaw n. a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
handsbreadth n. any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
handsel also hansel n. a gift made as a token of good luck; a first installment
handset n. mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
handsewn adj. sewn by hand rather than machine
handshake n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
handshaking n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
handsome adj. pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion; given or giving freely; a handsome allowance
handsomely adv. in an attractively handsome manner; the volume was handsomely bound; in a generously handsome manner; India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men
handsomeness n. the quality of having regular well-defined features (especially of a man)
handspike n. a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever
handspring n. an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again
handstamp v. stamp with a rubber-stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document@n. a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
handstand n. the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
handstitched adj. sewn by hand rather than machine
handwash v. wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine
handwear n. clothing for the hands
handwheel n. a wheel worked by hand; a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
handwork n. a work produced by hand labor
handwoven adj. made on a handloom; handwoven tablecloth
handwrite v. write by hand; You should handwrite the note to your guests
handwriting n. something written by hand; she recognized his handwriting; the activity of writing by hand: handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis
handwritten adj. written by hand
handy adj. easy to reach; found a handy spot for the can opener; easy to use; a handy gadget; skillful with the hands; handy with an axe
handyman n. a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
hang n. a special way of doing something; he couldn't get the hang of it@v. be suspended or hanging; cause to be hanging or suspended; kill by hanging; let drop or droop; fall or flow in a certain way; be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
hangar n. a large building at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
hangbird n. eastern subspecies of northern oriole
hangdog adj. showing a sense of guilt; frightened into submission or compliance
hanger n. anything from which something can be hung
hanging n. something that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead@adj. supported from above
hangman n. an executioner who hangs the condemned person
hangnail n. a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
hangout n. a frequently visited place
hangover n. disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol); an official who remains in office after his term
hank n. loops of rope or wool or yarn
hanker v. desire strongly or persistently
hankering n. a yearning for something or to do something
hankey n. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
hankie n. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
hanky n. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
hansom n. a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
hanuman n. langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
hao n. 10 hao equal 1 dong
haoma n. leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink
hap v. come to pass; occur@n. an accidental happening
haphazard adj. dependent upon or characterized by chance; a haphazard plan of action; marked by great carelessness; a most haphazard system of record keeping@adv. without care; in a slapdash manner
haphazardly adv. in a random manner; without care; in a slapdash manner
haphazardness n. the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
hapless adj. deserving or inciting pity; a hapless victim
haploid n. an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes@adj. (genetics; of a cell or organism) having a single set of chromosomes
haploidic adj. (genetics; of a cell or organism) having a single set of chromosomes
haplosporidian n. parasite in invertebrates and lower vertebrates of no known economic importance
haply adv. by accident; betrayed by a word haply overheard
happen v. come to pass; occur; happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; (Santayana); chance to be or do something, without intention or causation: I happen to have just what you need!; come into being; become reality
happening adj. taking place; the parade is still happening@n. an event that happens
happenstance n. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
happily adv. in a joyous manner; they shouted happily; in an unexpectedly lucky way; happily he was not injured
happiness n. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy; emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
happy adj. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure or good fortune; a happy smile; experiencing pleasure or joy; happy you are here; marked by good fortune; a happy outcome
haptic adj. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; haptic data
haptically adv. by touch
harakiri n. (Japan) ritual suicide by self-disembowlment on a sword
harangue v. deliver a harangue to; address forcefully@n. bombastic declamation
harass v. cause to suffer; annoy persistently; annoy continually or chronically; challenge aggressively
harassed adj. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; harassed working mothers
harassment n. a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors; tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
harbinger n. an indication of the approach of something or someone@v. foreshadow or presage
harbor v. maintain; as of a theory, thoughts, or feelings; secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals); keep in one's possession; of animals; hold a thought or feeling of@n. a place where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harborage n. a place of refuge (as for a ship)
harbour n. a place where ships can take on or discharge cargo@v. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals); keep in one's possession; of animals; hold a thought or feeling of; maintain; as of a theory, thoughts, or feelings
harbourage n. a place of refuge (as for a ship)
hard adj. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?@adv. with effort or force or vigor; the team played hard; with firmness; held hard to the railing
hardback n. a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers@adj. having a hard back or cover; hardback books
hardbacked adj. having a hard back or cover
hardbake n. a British sweet made with molasses and butter and almonds
hardball n. a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; they play hardball in the Senate; baseball as distinguished from softball
hardboard n. a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
hardbound adj. having a hard back or cover
hardcover n. a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers@adj. having a hard back or cover
harden v. become hard or harder; make hard or harder; harden by reheating and cooling in oil; make fit; cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
hardened adj. used of persons; emotionally hardened; faced a case-hardened judge; made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment; made tough by habitual exposure; hardened fishermen; converted to solid form (as concrete)
hardening n. abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue; the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; the hardening of concrete; the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)
hardfisted adj. unwilling to part with money
hardheaded adj. unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack; guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; a hardheaded appraisal of our position
hardheads n. a weedy perennial with tough wiry stems and purple flowers; native to Europe but widely naturalized
hardhearted adj. lacking in feeling or pity or warmth; devoid of feeling for others
hardheartedness n. an absence of concern for the welfare of others
hardihood n. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
hardiness n. the property of strong in constitution
hardinggrass n. perennial grass of Australia and South Africa; introduced in North America as forage grass
hardliner n. someone who is uncompromising
hardly adv. by a small margin; we hardly knew them; almost not; he hardly ever goes fishing
hardness n. the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; devoid of passion or feeling; the quality of being difficult to do; he assigned a series of problems of increasing hardness; excessive sternness
hardpan n. crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
hardscrabble adj. yielding little by great labor; a hardscrabble farm; of a bare living gained by great labor; the sharecropper's hardscrabble life
hardship n. a state of misfortune or affliction:; a life of hardship; something hard to endure; something that causes or entails suffering
hardstand n. a hard-surfaced area for parking an airplane
hardtack n. very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple; a mountain mahogany
hardtop n. a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top
hardware n. major items of military equipment (as tanks or missile); artifacts (tools or implements) made of metal; the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical, devices making up a computer system
hardwareman n. someone who sells hardware; in England they call a hardwareman an ironmonger
hardwood n. the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)@adj. made of the hard-to-cut wood of a broad-leaved tree, as e.g. oak; hardwood floors
hardworking adj. characterized by hard work and perseverance
hardy adj. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; hardy explorers of northern Canada; resolute and without fear; able to survive under unfavorable conditions; strawberries are hardy and easy to grow
hare n. swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes; flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food@v. run quickly
harebell n. sometimes placed in genus Scilla; perennial of northern hemisphere with slender stems and bell-shaped blue flowers
harebrained adj. very foolish; harebrained ideas
hareem n. place reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
harelip n. a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
harem n. place reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
haricot n. variety of French bean plant bearing light-colored beans that are usually dried; a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried
harikari n. (Japan) ritual suicide by self-disembowlment on a sword
hark v. listen; used mostly in the imperative
harken v. listen; used mostly in the imperative
harlequin v. variegate with spots or marks@n. a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
harlequinade n. acting like a clown or buffoon
harlot n. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
harlotry n. offering sexual intercourse for pay
harm v. cause or do harm to@n. any physical damage to the body; the occurrence of a change for the worse; the act of damaging something or someone
harmattan n. a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the W coast of Africa during the winter
harmed adj. having had pain or loss or suffering inflicted
harmful adj. able or likely to do harm; injurious to physical or mental health; causing or capable of causing harm; too much sun is harmful to the skin; constituting a disadvantage; contrary to your interests or welfare
harmfully adv. in a detrimental manner
harmfulness n. destructiveness that causes harm or injury; the quality of being noxious
harmless adj. not causing or capable of causing harm; harmless bacteria; not injurious to physical or mental health; not producing any toxic effects; unlikely to harm or disturb anyone; harmless old man
harmlessly adv. in a harmless manner; this is a harmlessly childish game
harmonic adj. of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm@n. a tone that is a component of a complex sound
harmonica n. a small rectangular musical instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
harmonical adj. involving or characterized by harmony
harmonically adv. with respect to harmony; harmonically interesting piece
harmonics n. the study of musical sound
harmonious adj. musically pleasing; exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities; suitable and fitting; the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
harmoniously adv. in a harmonious manner; the problem of absorbing immigrants harmoniously into British society is as important to the immigrants as to the British
harmoniousness n. the property of sounding harmonious; compatibility in opinion and action
harmonisation n. a piece of harmonized music; singing in harmony
harmonium n. air is forced through free reeds by bellows
harmonizable adj. capable of being made harmonious or consistent
harmonization n. a piece of harmonized music; singing in harmony
harmonize v. go together; The colors don't harmonize; write a harmony for; sing in harmony; bring into consonance or relate harmoniously; harmonize the different interests
harmonized adj. involving or characterized by harmony
harmony n. compatibility in opinion and action; the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords; a harmonious state; congruity of parts with one another and with the whole; agreement of opinions
harness v. put a harness on; of animals such as horses; exploit the power of; harness natural forces and resources@n. an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
harnessed adj. brought under control and put to use; electricity from the harnessed Colorado River
harp n. a stringed musical instrument that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers@v. come back to; play the harp
harper n. someone who plays the harp
harpist n. someone who plays the harp
harpoon n. an implement with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it@v. spear with a harpoon; harpoon whales
harpooneer n. someone who launches harpoons
harpooner n. someone who launches harpoons
harpsichord n. keyboard; strings are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
harpsichordist n. someone who plays the harpsichord
harpulla n. fast-growing tree of India and East Indies yielding a wood used especially for building
harpullia n. any of various tree of the genus Harpullia
harpy n. a malicious fierce-tempered woman; any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes; large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America
harquebus n. an obsolete long-barrelled firearm
harridan n. a scolding (even vicious) old woman
harried adj. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; a harried expression
harrier n. hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals
harrow v. draw a harrow over (land)@n. a cultivating implement that pulverizes or smoothes the soil
harrowing adj. extremely painful
harry v. annoy continually or chronically; He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked; make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
harsh adj. unpleasantly stern; wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus; disagreeable to the senses; the harsh cry of a blue jay; extremely unkind or cruel; had harsh words; severe; a harsh penalty
harshen v. make harsh or harsher
harshly adv. in a harsh or unkind manner; `That's enough!,' he cut in harshly; in a harsh and grating manner
harshness n. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions; harsh or rough to the ear; the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance; excessive sternness
hart n. male red deer
hartebeest n. large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
hartshorn n. a preparation of ammonia used as smelling salts
harvest v. gather, as of as crops@n. the yield from plants in a single growing season; the consequence of an effort or activity; they gathered a harvest of examples; the gathering of a ripened crop; the season for gathering crops
harvester n. someone who helps to gather the harvest; gathers a food crop from the fields
harvestfish n. butterfish up to a foot long of Atlantic waters from Chesapeake Bay to Argentina
harvesting n. the gathering of a ripened crop
harvestman n. spider-like arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs
has pres 3rd sing of have
hash v. chop up, as of potatoes@n. chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned; purified resinous extract of hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
hashish n. purified resinous extract of hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
hashmark n. an insignia worn to indicate years of service
haslet n. heart and liver and other edible viscera especially of hogs; usually chopped and formed into a loaf and braised
hasp v. secure or lock with a hasp@n. a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal strap fits over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
hassle n. an angry disturbance; disorderly fighting@v. annoy continually or chronically
hassock n. thick cushion used as a seat; a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)
hastate adj. of a leaf shape; like a spear point, with flaring pointed lobes at the base
haste n. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); he soon regretted his haste; the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; in his haste to leave he forgot his book; a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
hasten v. act or move at high speed; step on it; speed up the progress of; facilitate; of bodily processes such as fever, illness, etc.
hastening n. changing location rapidly@adj. proceeding quickly or in haste
hastily adv. in a hurried or hasty manner; hastily, he scanned the headlines
hastiness n. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); hasty impulsiveness
hasty adj. excessively quick; made a hasty exit; done with very great haste and without due deliberation; rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
hat n. protects from weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim; an informal term for a person's role; he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly@v. put on or wear a hat
hatband n. a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
hatbox n. a round piece of luggage for carrying hats
hatch v. emerge from the eggs; of birds or reptiles; devise or invent; sit on (eggs)@n. the production of young from an egg; shading consisting of multiple crossing lines; a covering for a hatchway
hatchback n. a car having a hatchback door; a sloping rear door that is lifted to open
hatched adj. produced from an egg; shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines
hatchel v. comb with a heckle
hatchery n. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs); the park authorities operated a trout hatchery
hatchet n. a fighting ax used by North American indians; short ax used to chop wood
hatching adj. good at incubating eggs especially a fowl kept for that purpose@n. the production of young from an egg; shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
hatchling n. any recently hatched animal (especially birds)
hatchment n. a panel on which a coat of arms of a deceased person is temporarily displayed
hatchway n. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
hate n. the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action@v. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards; I hate Mexican food
hated adj. treated with contempt
hateful adj. evoking or deserving hatred; characterized by malice; a hateful thing to do
hatefully adv. in a hateful manner
hatefulness n. the quality of being hateful
hatemonger n. one who arouses hatred for others
hater n. a person who hates
hatful n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; as many or as much as a hat will hold
hatless adj. not wearing a hat; stood hatless in the rain with water dripping down his neck
hatmaker n. someone who makes and sells hats
hatpin n. a long sturdy pin used by women to secure a hat to their hair
hatrack n. a rack for temporarily holding coats and hats
hatred n. the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
hatted adj. wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind; two old ladies, neatly hatted and gloved
hatter n. someone who makes and sells hats
hauberk n. a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
haughtily adv. in a haughty manner; he peered haughtily down his nose
haughtiness n. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
haughty adj. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; haughty aristocrats
haul n. the act of drawing or hauling something; the haul up the hill went very slowly; the quantity that was caught@v. draw slowly or heavily; haul stones; transport, as in a truck; transport something in a cart
haulage n. the act of drawing or hauling something
hauler n. a haulage contractor
haulier n. a haulage contractor
hauling n. the activity of transporting goods by truck
haulm n. stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding
haunch n. the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings; the loin and leg of a quadruped
haunt n. a frequently visited place@v. recur constantly and spontaneously to; haunt like a ghost; pursue
haunted adj. having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle; showing emotional affliction or disquiet; her expression became progressively more haunted
haunting adj. continually recurring to the mind; haunting memories; having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect
hausen n. valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
hausmannite n. a mineral consisting of manganese tetroxide; a source of manganese
haustorium n. a rootlike attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
hautbois n. a slender woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
hautboy n. a slender woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
hauteur n. haughtiness
have n. a person who possesses great material wealth@v. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; have as a feature; of mental or bodily states or experiences:; have a feeling; have ownership or possession of
haven n. place of safety or sanctuary; a place where ships can take on or discharge cargo
haversack n. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
havoc n. violent and needless disturbance
haw v. utter haw@n. a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus; the nictitating membrane of a horse
hawfinch n. a common large finch of Eurasia
hawk v. sell or offer for sale from place to place; hunt with hawks; clear the throat, as of phlegm; clear mucus or food from one's throat@n. diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
hawkbill n. pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell
hawkbit n. any of various common wildflowers of the genus Leontodon; of temperate Eurasia to Mediterranean regions
hawker n. a seller of shoddy goods; a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
hawking n. selling goods for a living
hawkishness n. any political orientation favoring aggressive policies
hawklike adj. resembling a hawk (in character or appearance)
hawkmoth n. any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
hawksbill n. pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell
hawkshaw n. (informal) someone who is a detective
hawkweed n. any of various plants of the genus Pilosella; any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion
hawky adj. resembling a hawk (in character or appearance)
hawse n. anchor rope passes through this hole
hawsehole n. anchor rope passes through this hole
hawsepipe n. anchor rope passes through this hole
hawser n. large heavy rope for nautical use
hawthorn n. a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
hay n. grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
haycock n. a small cone-shaped pile of hay that has been left in the field until it is dry enough to carry to the hayrick
hayfield n. a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
hayfork n. a long-handled fork for turning or lifting hay
haying n. the harvesting of hay; the season for cutting and drying and storing grass as fodder
hayloft n. a loft for storing hay
haymaker n. a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying; a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
haymaking n. taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts; cutting grass and curing it to make hay
haymow n. a mow of or for hay
hayrack n. a rack that holds hay for feeding livestock; a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
hayrick n. a stack of hay
hayrig n. a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
hayseed n. not very intelligent or interested in culture
haystack n. a stack of hay
haywire adj. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; not functioning properly; has gone completely haywire@n. wire for tying up bales of hay
hazan n. the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
hazard v. out forward, of a guess; put at risk@n. a source of danger; drinking alcohol is a health hazard; an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
hazarding n. the act of gambling
hazardous adj. involving risk or danger; skydiving is a hazardous sport
hazardously adv. in a dangerous manner
hazardousness n. the state of being dangerous
haze n. atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility; confusion characterized by lack of clarity@v. harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
hazel adj. of a light brown or yellowish brown color@n. Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts
hazelnut n. any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk; nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
hazelwood n. reddish-brown wood and lumber from heartwood of the sweet gum tree used to make furniture
hazily adv. through a haze; we saw the distant hills hazily; in an indistinct way; he remembered her only hazily
haziness n. vagueness attributable to being not clearly defined; cloudiness resulting from haze or mist
hazy adj. filled or abounding with fog or mist; indistinct or hazy in outline
he n. the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
head adj. (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office@v. to go or travel towards; be in charge of; travel in front of; go in advance of others; be the first or leading member of (a group)@n. the upper or front part of the body in animals
headache n. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
headband n. a band worn around the head
headboard n. a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead
headcheese n. sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat and sometimes feet and tongue of a calf or pig
headcount n. number of people in a particular group
headcounter n. someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
headdress n. clothing for the head
headed adj. having a heading or course in a certain direction; westward headed wagons; having a heading or caption; a headed column; having a head or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination; headed bolts
header n. horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window; brick that are laid sideways at the top of a wall
headfast n. a mooring line that secures the bow of a boat or ship to a wharf
headfirst adj. with the head foremost; a headfirst plunge down the stairs@adv. with the head foremost
headfish n. among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters
headful n. the quantity of information that a head will hold; he has a headful of baseball statistics; a covering over the surface of your head; a headful of tight curls
headgear n. clothing for the head; the hoist at the pithead of a mine; any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head
headhunter n. (informal) a recruiter of personnel (especially for corporations); a savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies
heading n. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; the heading seemed to have little to do with the text; the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
headlamp n. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
headland n. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that just out into the sea)
headless adj. not having a head or formed without a head; the headless horseman; not using intelligence
headlight n. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
headlike adj. having a protuberance that resembles a head
headline n. the heading or caption of a newspaper article@v. publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline; provide with a headline, as of a newspaper page or a story
headliner n. a performer who receives prominent billing
headlinese n. using the abbreviated style of headline writers
headlock n. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body
headlong adj. excessively quick; a headlong rush to sell; with the head foremost@adv. with the head foremost; the runner slid headlong into third base; at breakneck speed; burst headlong through the gate; in a hasty and foolhardy manner
headman n. an executioner who beheads the condemned person; the head of a tribe or clan
headmaster n. presiding officer of a school
headmastership n. the position of headmaster
headmistress n. a woman headmaster
headmistresship n. the position of headmistress
headphone n. a device for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
headpiece n. the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head; a protective helmet for the head
headpin n. the front pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
headquarters n. the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; the place from which a commander performs the functions of command; his headquarters were a couple of large tents
headrace n. a channel that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine
headrest n. a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash; a support for the head
headroom n. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something; the capacity of a system to reproduce loud sounds without distortion
headsail n. any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
headscarf n. a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
headset n. a pair of headphones
headshake n. the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement
headshaking n. the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement
headship n. (British) the position of headmaster or headmistress; the position of head
headshot n. a photograph of a person's head; an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head; a shot aimed at a person's head
headsman n. an executioner who beheads the condemned person
headspace n. the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing
headspring n. the source of water from which a stream arises
headstall n. the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
headstand n. an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands)
headstock n. the stationary part of a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)
headstone n. the central stone at the top of an arch or vault; a stone that is used to mark a grave
headstrong adj. habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
headwaiter n. the head of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel
headwater n. the source and upper part of a stream -- usually pl.
headwaters n. the source of a river; the headwaters of the Nile
headway n. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something; forward movement; the ship made little headway against the gale
headwind n. wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
headword n. a word that is qualified by a modifier; a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry)
headwork n. mental work or effort; thinking
heady adj. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
heal v. heal or recover; get healthy again; provide a cure for, make healthy again
healed adj. freed from illness or injury; the incision is healed
healer n. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
healing adj. tending to cure or restore to health; her gentle healing hand@n. the natural process by which the body repairs itself
health n. a healthy state of well-being
healthful adj. conducive to good health of body or mind; a healthful climate; free from filth and pathogens
healthfulness n. the quality of promoting good health
healthier adj. improved in health or physical condition
healthily adv. in a levelheaded manner; the answers were healthily individual
healthiness n. the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
healthy adj. having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; a rosy healthy baby; financially secure and functioning well; a healthy economy; promoting health; healthful; a healthy diet
heap n. a collection of objects laid on top of each other; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent@v. bestow in large quantities; arrange in stacks; heap firewood around the fireplace; fill to overflow
heaped adj. thrown together in a pile; a desk heaped with books
heaps n. a large number or amount@adv. (informal) very much; thanks heaps
hear v. perceive sound; perceive by the auditory sense; get to know or become aware of; examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; receive a communication from someone
hearable adj. heard or perceptible by the ear
heard adj. detected or perceived by the sense of hearing; a conversation heard through the wall
hearer n. someone who listens attentively
hearing n. an investigation (usually by a court of law); an opportunity to state your case and be heard; they condemned him without a hearing; the range within which a voice can be heard@adj. able to perceive sound
hearken v. listen; used mostly in the imperative
hearsay n. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth@adj. heard through another rather than directly; hearsay information
hearse n. a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery
heart n. the locus of feelings and intuitions; in your heart you know it is true; the hollow muscular organ whose rhythmic contractions pump blood through the body; he stood still, his heart thumping wildly
heartache n. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
heartbeat n. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
heartbreak n. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
heartbreaking adj. causing or marked by grief or anguish; her sigh was heartbreaking
heartbroken adj. full of sorrow
heartburn n. a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by acidic backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus; symptomatic of an ulcer or other disorder
heartburning n. intense resentment; his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals
hearted adj. (used only in combination) having a heart as specified; gave pleasure to lighter-hearted members of the staff
hearten v. give encouragement to
heartening adj. cheerfully encouraging
heartfelt adj. earnest; heartfelt condolences
hearth n. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; a part of the fireplace taken as a symbol (synecdoche) for home; driven from hearth and home
hearthrug n. a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
hearthside n. fireside
hearthstone n. a stone that forms a hearth
heartily adv. with gusto and without reservation; the boy threw himself heartily into his work; in a hearty manner; `Yes,' the children chorused heartily
heartiness n. the quality of hearty sincerity
heartleaf n. wild ginger having persistent heart-shaped pungent leaves; West Virginia to Alabama; evergreen low-growing perennial having mottled green and silvery-gray heart-shaped pungent leaves; Virginia to South Carolina
heartless adj. marked by lack of heart or feeling; a heartless tyrant; lacking in feeling or pity or warmth; (archaic) devoid of courage or enthusiasm
heartlessly adv. in a heartless manner; she behaves rather heartlessly toward her admirers
heartlessness n. an absence of concern for the welfare of others
heartrending adj. causing or marked by grief or anguish; the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter
heartrot n. any plant disease in which the central part of a plant rots (especially in trees)
hearts n. a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts of the queen of spades
heartsease n. a common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived; violet of Pacific coast of North America having white petals tinged with yellow and deep violet
heartseed n. herbaceous vine of tropical America and Africa
heartsick adj. full of sorrow; without or almost without hope; too heartsick to fight back
heartsickness n. feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
heartstrings n. pl. the deepest emotions or affections; pulled at his heartstrings
heartthrob n. an object of infatuation
heartwarming adj. causing gladness and pleasure; Is there a sight more heartwarming than a family reunion?
heartwood n. the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood
hearty adj. showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; a hearty welcome; providing abundant nourishment; a hearty meal; endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health; a hearty glow of health
heat v. make hot or hotter; heat the soup; provide with heat; heat the house; arouse or excite feelings and passions@n. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature; the presence of heat; the sensation caused by heat energy
heatable adj. capable of becoming hot; the heatable tip of a soldering iron
heated adj. made warm or hot; a heated swimming pool; wiped his heated-up face with a large bandana; (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated' as in ); marked by emotional heat; vehement; a heated argument
heatedly adv. in a heated manner; `To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense,' declared Mr Harvey heatedly
heater n. heats water or supplies warmth to a room; a baseball thrown with maximum velocity
heath n. a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers; (British) a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation
heathen adj. not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam@n. a person who does not acknowledge your God
heathenish adj. not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
heathenism n. any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
heather n. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere; interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted grayish shades with flecks of color
heathfowl n. large north European black grouse with a lyre-shaped tail
heathland n. (British) a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation
heathlike adj. resembling heath
heating adj. serving to heat; a heating pad is calefactory@n. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature; apparatus to warm a building; the heating system wasn't working
heatless adj. without generating heat; luminescent organisms emit heatless light
heatstroke n. collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
heaume n. a large medieval helmet supported on the shoulders
heave v. utter a sound, as with obvious effort; throw with great effort; rise and move, as in waves or billows; lift with difficulty@n. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); (geology) a horizontal dislocation
heaven n. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
heavenly adj. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; heavenly hosts; of or relating to the sky; a heavenly body; of or belonging to heaven or god
heavens n. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
heavenward adj. directed toward heaven or the sky; the soul in its heavenward flight@adv. toward heaven; he pointed heavenward
heavenwardly adv. toward heaven
heavenwards adv. toward heaven
heaver n. a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
heaves n. a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks
heavily adv. to a considerable degree; he relied heavily on others' data; in a heavy-footed manner; he walked heavily up the three flights to his room; with great force; she hit her arm heavily against the wall
heaviness n. the property of being comparatively great in weight; the heaviness of lead; used of a line or mark
heaving adj. rising and falling alternately as in waves; the heaving waves in the storm-tossed sea@n. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); the heaving of waves on a rough sea; breathing heavily (as after exertion)
heavy adv. slowly as if burdened by much weight@adj. of comparatively great physical weight or density; a heavy load; unusually great in degree or quantity or number; heavy taxes@n. an actor who plays villainous roles
heavyhearted adj. depressed
heavyset adj. heavy and compact in form or stature; he was tall and heavyset
heavyweight adj. heaviest in a category or of a heavyweight category (175+ lbs for boxers); a heavyweight boxer@n. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds; a boxer who weighs more than 195 pounds; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
hebdomad n. any period of seven consecutive days
hebdomadal adj. appearing or occurring every seven days; hebdomadal (or weekly) newspapers
hebdomadally adv. without missing a week
hebdomadary adj. appearing or occurring every seven days
hebephrenia n. a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty
hebephrenic adj. suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior
hebetude n. mental lethargy or dullness
hecatomb n. a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
heck n. a euphemism for `hell'; Oh what the heck
heckelphone n. a oboe pitched an octave below the ordinary oboe
heckle v. comb with a heckle; heckle hemp or flax; challenge aggressively
heckler n. someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections
heckling n. shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree
hectare n. (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters)
hectic adj. marked by intense agitation or emotion
hectically adv. in a frenzied manner
hectogram n. 100 grams
hectograph v. copy on a hectograph@n. a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy
hectoliter n. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters
hectolitre n. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters
hectometer n. a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
hectometre n. a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
hector v. be bossy towards
hedge v. avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues@n. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes; taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change and so limiting financial risk
hedged adj. evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
hedgehog n. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur; small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
hedgehop v. fly very close to the ground
hedgerow n. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
hedging n. taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change and so limiting financial risk; an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
hediondilla n. desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers
hedonic adj. devoted to pleasure; a hedonic thrill
hedonism n. the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
hedonist n. someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
hedonistic adj. devoted to pleasure; lives of unending hedonistic delight
hedonsim n. an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
heed v. pay close attention to; give heed to@n. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); he spends without heed to the consequences
heedful adj. taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; heedful of the warnings; cautiously attentive; heedful of his father's advice; giving attention
heedfully adv. in a careful deliberate manner
heedfulness n. the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
heedless adj. marked by or paying little heed or attention; heedless of danger; characterized by careless unconcerned
heedlessly adv. without care or concern
heedlessness n. a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people); the trait of acting rashly and without prudence; the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
heel n. the back part of a shoe or boot underneath the heel; the back part of the human foot; someone who is morally reprehensible@v. follow at the heels of a person; perform with the heels, of a dance; strike with the heel of the club, of golf balls
heelbone n. the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
heft n. the property of being large in mass@v. lift with difficulty; test the weight of something by lifting it
heftiness n. the property of being large in mass
hefty adj. possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; a hefty athlete; of considerable weight and size; a hefty dictionary; large in amount or extent or degree; received a hefty bonus
hegari n. Sudanese sorghums having white seeds; one variety grown in southwestern United States
hegemony n. the domination of one state over its allies
hegira n. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
heifer n. young cow
height n. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top; the highest level or degree attainable:; at the height of her career; natural height of a person or animal in an upright position
heighten v. become more extreme; make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity; increase; heighten the tension; increase the height of; make more acute; as of one's senses; make more intense, stronger, or more marked; , ,
heightening adj. rising progressively; the heightening drama; reaching a higher intensity; their heightening fears
heights n. a high place; or he doesn't like heights
heinous adj. shockingly brutal or cruel
heinously adv. in a terribly evil manner; the child was heinously murdered
heinousness n. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
heir n. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another; a person who inherits some title or office
heiress n. a female heir
heirloom n. (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance; something that has been in a family for generations
heist n. (slang) the act of stealing; robbery at gunpoint@v. commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
hejira n. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
held adj. occupied or in the control of; often used in combination: enemy-held territory
heliac adj. pertaining to or near the sun; especially the first rising of a star after and last setting before its invisibility owing to its conjunction with the sun
heliacal adj. pertaining to or near the sun; especially the first rising of a star after and last setting before its invisibility owing to its conjunction with the sun; the heliacal rising of the Dog Star
helianthemum n. any plant of the genus Helianthemum; vigorous plants of stony alpine meadows and dry scrub regions
helianthus n. any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
helical adj. in the shape of a coil
helicon n. a bass tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
helicopter n. an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
heliocentric adj. having the sun as the center
heliogram n. a message transmitted by means of the sun's rays
heliograph v. signal with a heliograph@n. an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on
heliogravure n. a print produced by gravure
heliolatry n. worship of the sun
heliopause n. the boundary marking the edge of the sun's influence; the boundary (roughly 100 AU from the sun) between the interplanetary medium and the interstellar medium; where the solar wind and the wind from other stars meet
heliophila n. any of various South African herbs and subshrubs cultivated for long showy racemes of bright blue flowers with white eyes
heliopsis n. any North American shrubby perennial herb of the genus Heliopsis having large yellow daisylike flowers
heliosphere n. the region inside the heliopause containing the sun and solar system
heliotrope n. green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
heliotropism n. an orienting response to the sun
heliotype n. a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy
heliozoan n. protozoa with spherical bodies and stiff radiating pseudopods
heliport n. an airport for helicopters
helium n. a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
helix n. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle; something wound in a continuous series of loops
hell n. any place of pain and turmoil: the hell of battle; a cause of difficulty and suffering; war is hell; (colloquial) violent and excited activity; noisy and unrestrained mischief
hellbender n. large salamander of North American rivers and streams
hellcat n. a malicious fierce-tempered woman
hellebore n. perennial herbs of the lily family having thick toxic rhizomes; any plant of the Eurasian genus Helleborus
helleborine n. any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme; any of various orchids of the genus Epipactis
hellenic adj. characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures
heller n. 100 halers equal 1 koruna; a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
helleri n. freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
hellfire n. a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned
hellgrammiate n. large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
hellgrammite n. an aquatic insect larva used as bait in fishing
hellhound n. a very evil man
hellion n. a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
hellish adj. very unpleasant; hellish (or beastly) weather; extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; hellish torture
hellishly adv. (intensive) extremely; hellishly dangerous
hello n. an expression of greeting
helm n. a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered; a position of leadership: the President is at the helm of the Ship of State
helmet n. armor that protects the head; a protective head covering made of hard material to resist blows
helmeted adj. equipped with or wearing a helmet
helmetflower n. any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process
helminth n. worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes
helminthic n. a medication capable of destroying or expelling parasitic intestinal worms@adj. capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
helmsman n. the person who steers a ship
helot n. (medieval Europe) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
help v. give help or assistance; be of service; Can you help me carry this table?; be of use; This will help to prevent accidents@n. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose:
helper n. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person who helps people or institutions
helpful adj. providing assistance or serving a useful function; of service or assistance; a child who is helpful around the house can save the mother many steps; showing a willingness to cooperate; a helpful cooperative patient
helpfully adv. in a helpful manner; the subtitles are helpfully conveyed
helpfulness n. the property of providing useful assistance; friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
helping n. an individual portion of food or drink; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
helpless adj. lacking in or deprived of strength or power; lying ill and helpless; unable to function; without help; unable to manage independently; as helpless as a baby
helplessly adv. in a helpless manner; the crowd watched him helplessly
helplessness n. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; the state of needing help from something; a feeling of being unable to manage
helpmate n. a helpful partner
helpmeet n. a helpful partner
helve n. the handle of a weapon or tool
helvella n. any fungus of the genus Helvella having the ascocarps stalked or pleated or often in folds
hem v. utter hem or ahem@n. a cloth border doubled back and stitched down
hemal adj. relating to the blood vessels or blood
hemangioma n. angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels
hematal adj. relating to the blood vessels or blood
hematic adj. relating to of containing or affecting blood; a hematic cyst
hematite n. the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
hematochrome n. a reddish coloring material found in some algae
hematocyst n. a cyst containing blood
hematologic adj. of or relating to or involved in hematology
hematological adj. of or relating to or involved in hematology
hematologist n. a doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
hematology n. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
hematolysis n. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
hematoma n. a localized swelling filled with blood
hematuria n. the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
heme n. a complex red organic pigment containing iron
hemeralopia n. inability to see clearly in bright light
hemerobiid n. small dark-colored lacewing fly
hemiacetal n. an organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones
hemic adj. relating to of containing or affecting blood
hemicrania n. a severe recurring vascular headache; occur more frequently in women than men
hemicycle n. a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
hemiepiphyte n. a plant that is an epiphyte for part of its life
hemimetabolic adj. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
hemimetabolous adj. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
hemimetamorphic adj. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
hemimorphite n. a white mineral; a common ore of zinc
hemiparasite n. a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis
hemiparasitic adj. of or relating to plants that are hemiparasites
hemiplegia n. paralysis of one side of the body
hemiplegic n. a person who has hemiplegia (is paralyzed on one side of the body)
hemipode n. small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and North Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains
hemipteran n. insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
hemipteron n. insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
hemisphere n. half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere; either half of the cerebrum
hemispheric adj. of or relating to the cerebral hemispheres
hemispherical adj. of or relating to or being a hemisphere
hemistich n. half a poetic line usually divided by a caesura
hemline n. the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
hemlock n. large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous
hemodialysis n. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
hemodialyzer n. a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body
hemoglobin n. a conjugated protein composed of heme and globin that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
hemolysin n. any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
hemolysis n. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
hemolytic adj. relating to or involving or causing hemolysis; hemolytic anemia
hemophile n. someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
hemophilia n. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
hemophiliac n. someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
hemophilic adj. relating to or having hemophilia
hemorrhage n. flow of blood from ruptured blood vessels@v. lose blood from one's body
hemorrhagic adj. of or relating to a hemorrhage
hemorrhoid n. pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
hemosiderin n. a granular brown substance composed of ferric oxide; left from the breakdown of hemoglobin; can be a sign of disturbed iron metabolism
hemostat n. a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
hemostatic adj. tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
hemp n. a plant fiber; any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
hempen adj. having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
hemstitch n. parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups; similar to drawnwork@v. sew with hemstitches; hemstitch a sleeve
hemstitching n. parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
hen n. adult female chicken; adult female bird; flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing; female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster
henbane n. poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
henbit n. Eurasian plant having toothed leaves and small two-lipped white or purplish-red flowers
hence adv. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory; (archaic) from this place; get thee hence!; from this time; a year hence it will be forgotten
henceforth adv. from this time forth; from now on; henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith
henceforward adv. from this time forth; from now on
henchman n. someone who assists in a plot
hencoop n. a small building for housing poultry
hendiadys n. use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
henhouse n. a small building for housing poultry
henna n. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair@v. apply henna to one's hair
hennaed adj. dyed with henna; used especially of hair
henpeck v. to subject (one's husband) to persistent nagging and domination
henpecked adj. harassed by persistent nagging
henroost n. a roost for hens at night
henry n. a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
henyard n. an enclosed yard for keeping poultry
hep adj. (informal) informed about the latest trends
hepadnavirus n. a group of animal DNA viruses including viruses of ducks and woodchucks and squirrels and others as well as the virus causing hepatitis B in humans
heparin n. a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibit the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; heparin sodium is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis
hepatic adj. pertaining to or affecting the liver; hepatic ducts
hepatica n. any of several plants of the genus Hepatica having 3-lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers in early spring; of moist and mossy subalpine woodland areas of north temperate regions; a common liverwort
hepatitis n. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
hepatoflavin n. a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss
hepcat n. hipster
heptad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
heptagon n. a seven-sided polygon
heptane n. a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
her adj. of or relating to her or herself; her pron. objective case of she
herald n. (formal) a person who announces important news; the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet; an indication of the approach of something or someone@v. foreshadow or presage; praise vociferously
heralded adj. publicly announced; the royal couple's much heralded world tour
heraldic adj. indicative of or announcing something to come; the Beetles were heraldic of a new style of music; of or relating to heraldry
heraldist adj. of or relating to heraldry
heraldry n. the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies; emblems indicating the right of persons to bear arms
herb n. a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests; aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
herbaceous adj. (botany) characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
herbage n. succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
herbal adj. of or relating to herbs; herbal tea, herbal medicine
herbalist n. a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
herbicide n. a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
herbivore n. any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants
herbivorous adj. feeding only on plants
herculean adj. displaying superhuman strength or power; herculean exertions; of extreme difficulty; requiring the strength of a Hercules; a herculean task
herd v. cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; move together, like a herd@n. a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
herder n. someone who drives a herd
herding adj. (of birds and animals) tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind; the herding instinct in sheep or cattle
herdsman n. someone who drives a herd
here n. the present location; this place@adj. being here now; is everyone here?@adv. in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is; I work here; in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail; what do we have here?
hereabout adv. in this general vicinity
hereabouts adv. in this general vicinity; the people are friendly hereabouts
hereafter n. life after death; the time yet to come@adv. in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.; in a future life or state; hope to win salvation hereafter; following this in time or order or place; after this
hereby adv. (formal) by means of this; I hereby declare you man and wife
hereditament n. any property (real or personal or mixed) that can be inherited
hereditary adj. tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; hereditary monarchy
heredity n. the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next; the total of inherited attributes
herein adv. in this place or thing or document; I shall discuss the question herein
hereinafter adv. in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.; the landlord demises unto the tenant the premises hereinafter called the demised premises
hereinbefore adv. in the preceding part of the current text
hereness n. the state of being here in this place
hereof adv. of or concerning this; the twigs hereof are physic
hereon adv. on this document
heresy n. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position; a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
heretic n. a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church; a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
heretical adj. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
hereto adv. to this writing or document; the charts hereto attached
heretofore adv. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
hereunder adv. under this
hereunto adv. to this
hereupon adv. immediately after this; hereupon, the passengers stumbled aboard
herewith adv. (formal) by means of this
heritable adj. that can be inherited; inheritable traits such as eye color
heritage n. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; a heritage of freedom; any attribute that passes from parent to offspring; a title or property that is inherited; any acquisition from past generations
heritor n. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
hermaphrodite n. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs@adj. (biology) of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
hermaphroditic adj. of or relating to monoclinous plants; (biology) of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
hermaphroditism n. showing characteristics of both sexes
hermeneutics n. the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis
hermetic adj. completely sealed; completely airtight
hermetically adv. in an airtight manner; this bag is hermetically sealed
hermit n. one retired from society for religious reasons; one who lives in solitude
hermitage n. the abode of a hermit
hermitic adj. of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living; characterized by ascetic solitude; his hermitic existence
hernia n. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
herniation n. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
hero n. a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; the principle character in a play or movie or novel or poem; someone who fights for a cause
heroic adj. surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale; of heroic proportions; relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; heroic legends
heroical adj. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
heroically adv. in a heroic manner; he become reconciled to not dying heroically in her arms
heroics n. ostentatious hammy conduct
heroin n. a morphine derivative
heroine n. the main good female character in a work of fiction; a woman possessing heroic qualities
heroism n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); he showed great heroism in battle
heron n. gray or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
heronry n. a breeding ground for herons; a heron rookery
herpangia n. a viral infection (usually in children) marked by sore throat and fever and papules in the mouth and throat and headache and abdominal pain; usually subsides in a short time
herpes n. viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane; any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
herpetologist n. a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians
herpetology n. the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
herrerasaur n. a kind of theropod dinosaur found in Argentina
herrerasaurus n. a kind of theropod dinosaur found in Argentina
herring n. valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled; commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific
herringbone n. a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
hers pron. one or the ones belonging to her
herself pron. she, her -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions; she hurt herself; she herself did it; herself busy, she sent me
hesitance n. a feeling of diffidence about doing something
hesitancy n. a feeling of diffidence about doing something; a certain degree of unwillingness
hesitant adj. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly; acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
hesitantly adv. with hesitation; in a hesitant manner; he finally accepted hesitantly
hesitate v. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness: Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures.; interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
hesitater n. one who hesitates (out of fear)
hesitating adj. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
hesitatingly adv. with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
hesitation n. indecision in speech or action; a certain degree of unwillingness; after some hesitation he agreed; the act of pausing uncertainly; there was a hesitation in his speech
hesitator n. one who hesitates (out of fear)
hessian n. (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
hessonite n. a garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown
het adj. made warm or hot; (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated' as in he was all het up and sweaty)
heterocercal adj. (ichthyology) possessing a tail with the upper lobe larger than the lower and with the vertebral column prolonged into the upper lobe
heterocyclic adj. containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
heterodactyl adj. (of bird feet) having the first and second toes directed backward the third and fourth forward
heterodox adj. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
heterodoxy n. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position; the quality of being unorthodox
heterodyne v. combine (a radio frequency wave) with a locally generated wave of a different frequency so as to produce a new frequency equal to the sum or the difference between the two@adj. (electronics) produced by heterodyning two oscillations
heteroecious adj. of parasitic animals; spending different stages of the life cycle on different host species; of parasites; passing through different stages of the life cycle on different host species; heteroecious fungi
heterogeneity n. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
heterogeneous adj. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous; originating outside the body
heterogenesis n. the alternation of two or more different forms in the life cycle of a plant or animal
heterogenous adj. originating outside the body
heterograft n. tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species
heterologic adj. (biology) not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
heterological adj. (biology) not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
heterologous adj. (biology) not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin; derived from organisms of a different but related species; a heterologous graft
heterometabolic adj. (of an insect) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the nymph is essentially like the adult and there is no pupal stage
heteronym n. two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation (e.g. bow)
heterosexism n. discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
heterosexual n. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex@adj. sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
heterosexualism n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
heterosexuality n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
heterosporous adj. characterized by heterospory
heterospory n. the development of both microspores and megaspores
heterostracan n. extinct jawless fish with the anterior part of the body covered with bony plates; of the Silurian and Devonian
heterothermic adj. of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment
heterozygous adj. (genetics) having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; heterozygous for eye color
heth n. the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
heuristic n. a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem@adj. (computer science) relating to or using a heuristic rule; ofo or relating to a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
hew v. make or shape as with an axe; hew out a pth in the rock; strike with an axe; cut down, strike; hew and oak
hewer n. a person who hews
hewn adj. cut down with an ax; a hewn oak; cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel; a house built of hewn logs
hex n. an evil spell@adj. of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base@v. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
hexachloraphene n. a water-soluble powder used in soaps and toothpaste
hexad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
hexadecimal adj. of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
hexagon n. a six-sided polygon
hexagonal adj. having six sides or divided into hexagons
hexagram n. a regular polygon formed by completing two equilateral triangles from a regular hexagon
hexahedron n. any polyhedron having six plane faces
hexameter n. a verse line having six metrical feet
hexane n. a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
hexangular adj. having six sides or divided into hexagons
hexapod n. insect
hexed adj. (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune
hexenbesen n. an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
hexose n. a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule
heyday n. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
hi n. an expression of greeting
hiatus n. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
hibachi v. cook over a hibachi grill@n. a portable charcoal-burning brazier with a grill for cooking
hibernal adj. characteristic of or relating to winter
hibernate v. sleep during winter, as of certain animals, such as bears
hibernating adj. (biology) in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; a hibernating bear
hibernation n. the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter; cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
hibiscus n. any plant of the genus Hibiscus
hiccough v. breathe spasmodically, and make a sound@n. (usually plural) the state of having involuntary spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
hiccup v. breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water@n. (usually plural) the state of having involuntary spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis
hick adj. (informal) rural and uncouth; hick ideas; awkwardly simple and provincial; a hick town@n. not very intelligent or interested in culture
hickory n. valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees; American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
hid v. past tense and past participle of hide
hidalgo n. a member of the lower nobility of Spain
hidden adj. not accessible to view; concealed (or hidden) damage; covered from view; her face buried (or hidden) in her hands; designed to elude detection; a hidden room or place of concealment such as a priest hole
hiddenite n. a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone
hide v. prevent from being seen or discovered; Muslim women hide their faces; be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety; go into hiding or conceal oneself@n. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
hideaway n. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws; a area where you can be alone
hidebound adj. stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
hideous adj. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; a hideous pattern of injustice; so extremely ugly as to be terrifying; a hideous scar
hideously adv. in a hideous manner; her face was hideously disfigured after the accident
hideousness n. extreme ugliness
hideout n. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
hiding n. the activity of keeping something secret
hidrosis n. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
hie v. step on it
hiemal adj. characteristic of or relating to winter
hierarch n. a senior clergyman
hierarchal adj. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
hierarchic adj. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
hierarchical adj. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers; it has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art
hierarchically adv. in a hierarchical manner; hierarchically organized
hierarchy n. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system: put honesty first in her hierarchy of values; the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
hieratic n. a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests@adj. associated with the priesthood or priests; hieratic gestures; written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing; hieratic Egyptian script
hieratical adj. associated with the priesthood or priests
hieroglyph n. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible); a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
hieroglyphic adj. resembling hieroglyphic writing; written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols@n. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible); a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
hieroglyphical adj. resembling hieroglyphic writing; written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols
hierolatry n. worship of saints
hierophant n. a priest in ancient Greece; expositor; advocate
hifalutin adj. affectedly genteel
higgle v. bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
high n. a lofty level or position or degree: summer temperatures reached an all-time high@adj. greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount@adv. at a great altitude; he climbed high on the ladder; in or to a high position, amount, or degree
high-jack v. to steal especially by stopping a vehicle on the highway -- hijacker n.
highball n. alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
highbinder n. a corrupt politician
highboard n. a high diving board
highborn adj. belonging to the peerage
highboy n. a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
highbred adj. coming from superior stock
highbrow n. a person of intellectual or erudite tastes@adj. (informal) highly cultured or educated; highbrow events such as the ballet or opera
highbrowed adj. (informal) highly cultured or educated; a highbrowed literary critic
highchair n. a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
higher adj. advanced in complexity or elaboration; higher mathematics; of education beyond the secondary level; higher education
highest adj. approaching or constituting a maximum; highest and most significant; his highest achievement
highfalutin adj. affectedly genteel
highfaluting adj. affectedly genteel
highflier n. a person of great ability and ambition
highflyer n. a person of great ability and ambition
highjack v. take arbitrarily or by force@n. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
highjacker n. someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination; a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
highjacking n. robbery of a traveller or vehicle by force
highland adj. used of high or hilly country@n. elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
highlander n. an inhabitant of a highland; cap: an inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland
highlight v. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent@n. the most interesting or memorable part; the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican; an area of lightness in a picture
highlighting n. an area of lightness in a picture
highly adv. to a high degree or extent; highly successful play; favorably or with much respect; He spoke highly of her; at a high rate or wage; highly paid workers
highness n. the condition of being high or lofty
highroad n. (British) a highway
highschool n. a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12; he goes to the neighborhood highschool
hightail v. to retreat at full speed
highwater n. the tide when the water is highest
highway n. a major road for any form of motor transport
highwayman n. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
hijack v. take arbitrarily or by force@n. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
hijacker n. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it; someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination
hijacking adj. stopping and stealing or stealing from a vehicle in transit: hijacking gangs after truckloads of cigarettes@n. robbery of a traveller or vehicle by force
hijinks n. noisy and mischievous merrymaking
hike n. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; an increase in cost; the amount a salary is increased; he got a wage hike@v. increase; walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise; hike the Rockies
hiker n. someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
hilar adj. of or relating to or located near a hilum
hilarious adj. marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter; hilarious broad comedy
hilariously adv. in a hilarious manner; hilariously funny
hilarity n. great merriment
hill v. form into a hill@n. a local and well-defined elevation of the land; an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; (in baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
hillbilly adj. (of music) characteristic of rural life@n. a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
hillock n. a small natural hill
hills n. hilly land; they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia
hillside n. the side or slope of a hill
hilltop n. the peak of a hill
hilly adj. having hills and crags; hilly terrain
hilt n. the handle of a sword or dagger
hilum n. (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter an organ: the hilum of the kidney; the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
hilus n. (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter an organ
him pron. objective case of he
himself pron. he, him -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions; he hurt himself; he himself did it; himself busy, he sent me
hin n. ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons
hind adj. located at or near the back of an animal; back (or hind) legs@n. any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers; female red deer
hindbrain n. the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and pons and medulla oblongata
hinder adj. located at or near the back of an animal; the hinder part of a carcass@v. be a hindrance or obstacle to; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; put at a disadvantage
hindering adj. preventing movement
hinderingly adv. in an obstructive manner
hindermost adj. located farthest to the rear
hindfoot n. a rear foot of a quadruped
hindgut n. the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
hindmost adj. located farthest to the rear
hindquarter n. the back half of a side of meat
hindquarters n. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
hindrance n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; something that impedes or is burdensome; the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
hindshank n. a cut of meat from the upper part of a rear leg
hindsight n. understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
hinge v. attach with a hinge@n. a device that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other; a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend; his absence is the hinge of our plan
hinny n. sterile offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass
hint v. drop a hint; intimate by a hint@n. an indirect suggestion; a slight indication; a small but appreciable amount; a just detectable amount; an indication of potential opportunity
hinterland n. a remote and undeveloped area
hip adj. (informal) informed about the latest trends@n. either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh; the structure supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
hipbone n. large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
hipflask n. a flask that holds spirits
hipless adj. having or seeming to have no hips; slim and hipless
hipline n. the line formed by measuring the hip at its greatest part; the line formed by the lower edge of hip-length garment
hippeastrum n. amaryllis of tropical America often cultivated as a houseplant for its showy white to red flowers
hipped adj. having hips; or having hips as specified (usually in combination); broad-hipped; (of a roof) sloping on all sides; a hipped roof has sloping ends rather than gables
hippie n. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
hippo n. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
hippoboscid n. blood-sucking dipterous fly parasitic on birds and mammals
hippocampus n. a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of gray matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system
hippodrome n. a stadium for horse shows or horse races
hippopotamus n. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
hippy n. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
hipster n. one who is especially hep (as to new patterns in jazz)
hircine adj. of or pertaining to or suggestive of a goat (especially in strong odor)
hire v. engage or hire for work; hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services; engage in a commercial transaction@n. the act of giving someone a job
hired adj. having services engaged for a fee; hired hands; hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
hireling n. a person who works only for money
hirer n. a person responsible for hiring workers
hiring n. the act of giving someone a job
hirsute adj. having or covered with hair
hirsuteness n. excessive hairiness
hirsutism n. excessive hairiness
hirudinean n. carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
his adj. of or relating to him or himself; his pron. one or the ones belonging to him
hispid adj. (of animals or plants) having stiff coarse hairs or bristles; plants with hispid stems
hiss n. a fricative sound uttered as an expression of dislike or contempt; a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt@v. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval; move with a whooshing sound; express or utter with a hiss
hissing adj. like a sustained `s'; `hissing' is the sound a snake makes@n. a fricative sound uttered as an expression of dislike or contempt; the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
histaminase n. catalyst in converting histidine to histamine
histamine n. stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released during allergic reactions
histidine n. an essential amino acid that is important for the growth and repair of tissue
histiocyte n. a macrophage that is found in connective tissue
histiocytosis n. a blood disease characterized by an abnormal multiplication of macrophages
histogram n. a bar chart representing a frequency distribution; heights of the bars represent observed frequencies
histology n. the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues
histone n. a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids
historian n. a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
historic adj. of what is important or famous in the past; historic victories; belonging to the past; historical (or historic) times; important in history; the historic first voyage to outer space
historical adj. of or relating to the study of history; historical scholars; of what is important or famous in the past; having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary; the historical Jesus
historically adv. throughout history; historically they have never co-existed peacefully; with respect to history; this is historically interesting
historicalness n. the state of having in fact existed in the past; significance owing to its history
historicity n. historical actuality
historied adj. having an illustrious past
historiographer n. a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
history n. the aggregate of past events: a critical time in the school's history; a record or narrative description of past events: a history of France
histrion n. a theatrical performer
histrionic adj. characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; histrionic gestures
histrionics n. a performance of play; a deliberate display of emotion for effect
hit v. cause to move by striking; hit a ball; hit against; come into sudden contact with; The arrow hit the target@n. a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball); he came all the way around on Williams' hit
hitch n. a period of time spent in military service; the state of inactivity following an interruption; an unforeseen obstacle; connects a vehicle to the load that it pulls@v. to hook or entangle; walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
hitchhike v. travel by getting free rides from motorists
hitchhiker n. a person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles
hitchrack n. a fixed horizontal rail to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying
hither adv. to this place (especially toward the speaker)
hitherto adv. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
hitless adj. (of a batter) he went hitless for three innings; having no points scores
hitter n. a ballplayer who is batting
hitting n. a act of hitting one thing with another; repeated hitting raised a large bruise
hive v. store honey or pollen, as of bees@n. a teeming multitude; a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees; a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
hives n. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
hoactzin n. crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings
hoagie n. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
hoagy n. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
hoar adj. showing characteristics of age, especially having gray or white hair@n. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
hoard n. a secret store of valuables or money@v. save up as for future use; get together
hoarder n. a person who accumulates things and hides them away for future use
hoarding n. large outdoor signboard
hoarfrost n. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
hoariness n. a silvery-white color; great age esp gray or white with age
hoarse adj. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; hoarse cries
hoarsely adv. in a hoarse or husky voice; `Excuse me,' he said hoarsely
hoarseness n. a throaty harshness
hoary adj. showing characteristics of age, especially having gray or white hair; nodded his hoary head; ancient; hoary jokes; (biology) covered with fine whitish hairs or down
hoatzin n. crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings
hoax v. play a joke on or subject to a hoax@n. deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
hoaxer n. someone who plays practical jokes on others
hob n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings; (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous; a hard steel cutting tool used to cut gears@v. cut with a hob
hobble v. walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; hamper the action or progress of@n. a shackle for the ankles or feet; the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
hobbledehoy n. an awkward bad-mannered adolescent boy
hobby n. an auxiliary activity; a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horsehead on one end of a stick; the child straddles it an pretends to ride; small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds
hobbyhorse n. a topic to which on constantly reverts: don't get him started on his hobbyhorse; a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horsehead on one end of a stick; the child straddles it an pretends to ride
hobbyist n. a person who pursues and activity in their spare time for pleasure
hobgoblin n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
hobnail n. a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots@v. supply with hobnails@adj. of heavy boots; set with or having the soles protected with hobnails
hobnailed adj. of heavy boots; set with or having the soles protected with hobnails; hobnailed boots; marked by the wearing of heavy boots studded with hobnails; hobnailed laborers
hobnob v. rub elbows with
hobo n. a disreputable wanderer
hock n. any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage); tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle@v. give as a guarantee
hockey n. hockey played on a field; two opposing teams use curved sticks to drive a ball into the opponents' net
hod n. an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder
hodgepodge n. a motley assortment of things; a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
hodman n. a laborer who carries supplies to masons or bricklayers
hodometer n. a meter that shows mileage traversed
hoe v. dig with a hoe@n. a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
hoecake n. thin usually unleavened cake made of cornmeal; originally baked on the blade of a hoe over an open fire (Southern)
hog v. take greedily; take more than one's share@n. a person regarded as greedy and pig-like; a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared; domestic swine
hogan n. an earth-covered Navajo lodge; traditionally built with the entrance facing east
hogchoker n. useless as food; in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and Panama
hogfish n. large wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout; found from Long Island southward
hogg n. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
hogged adj. (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
hogget n. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
hoggish adj. resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
hoggishness n. an excessive desire for food
hogshead n. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages; a large cask especially one holding 63 gals
hogwash n. a ludicrously false statement
hogweed n. tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers
hoist v. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car; move from one place to another by lifting; raise, as of flags or sails@n. apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects
hokum n. nonsense
hold n. the act of grasping; she kept a firm hold on the railing@v. organize or be responsible for; hold a reception, , , etc.; keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,; hold in place
holdall n. a capacious bag or basket
holder n. a holding device; a towel holder; the person who is in possession of a note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him
holdfast n. attaches to something or holds something in place
holding adj. designed for (usually temporary) retention; a holding pen@n. the act of keeping in your possession; any tangible possession that is owned by someone
holdout n. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks; a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
holdover n. an official who remains in office after his term
holdup n. robbery at gunpoint; the act of delaying
hole n. an opening into or through something; an opening deliberately made in or through something; one unit of play from tee to green on a golf course; an unoccupied space; a depression hollowed out of solid matter@v. in golf: hit the ball into the hole
holey adj. allowing passage in and out
holibut n. marine food fish of North Atlantic or North Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes
holiday n. leisure time away from work; devoted to rest or pleasure; a day on which work is suspended by law or custom@v. spend or take a vacation
holidaymaker n. someone who travels for pleasure
holiness n. the quality of being holy
holistic adj. emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
holla n. a very loud utterance
hollandaise n. eggs and butter with lemon juice
holler v. shout out; utter a sudden loud cry; complain@n. a very loud utterance; a small valley between mountains
hollering n. a very loud utterance
hollo n. a very loud utterance@v. encourage somebody by crying hollo; cry hollo; utter a sudden loud cry
holloa n. a very loud utterance
hollow v. remove the inner part or the core of@adj. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; a hollow wall; deliberately deceptive; hollow (or false) promises; as if echoing in a hollow space@n. a cavity or space in something
holloware n. serving dishes of silver
hollowed adj. having a cavity within; canoe made of a hollowed log
hollowness n. the state of being hollow: having an empty space within; the property of having a sunken area
hollowware n. serving dishes of silver
holly n. any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex
hollygrape n. ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berries
hollyhock n. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
holmium n. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
holocaust n. an act of great destruction and loss of life
holocephalan n. fish with high compressed head and a body tapering off into a long tail
hologram n. the intermediate photographic record that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography
holograph n. handwritten book or document@adj. written entirely in one's own hand
holographic adj. written entirely in one's own hand; holographic document; written wholly in the handwriting of the signer; a holographic will
holographical adj. written entirely in one's own hand
holography n. the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image
holometabolic adj. (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
holometabolous adj. (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
holonym n. a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part; `hat' is a holonym for `brim' and `crown'
holonymy n. the semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts
holophytic adj. obtaining nourishment as green plants do
holothurian n. echinoderm having a flexible sausage-shaped body, tentacles surrounding the mouth and tube feet; free-living mud feeders: sea cucumbers
holotype n. the original specimen from which the description of anew species is made
holozoic adj. obtaining nourishment as animals do by ingesting complex organic matter
holster n. a sheath for a handgun; usually leather
holy n. a sacred place of pilgrimage@adj. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
holystone v. scrub with a holystone, as of a ship's deck@n. a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship
homage n. respectful deference
hombre n. an informal term for a youth or man
homburg n. felt hat with a creased crown
home n. where you live@v. provide with, or send to, a home@adv. at or to or in the direction of one's home or family; He stays home on weekends; on or to the point aimed at; the arrow struck home@adj. (sport) used of your own ground
homebody n. a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel
homebound adj. confined usually by illness@n. people who are confined to their homes
homeboy n. a fellow male member of a youth gang
homebred adj. produced at home
homebuilder n. someone who builds houses as a business
homecoming n. an annual school or university reunion for graduates; a coming to or returning home
homefolk n. the people of your home locality (especially your own family); he wrote his homefolk every day
homegirl n. a fellow female member of a youth gang
homegrown adj. grown or originating in a particular place
homeland n. the country where you were born
homeless n. someone with no housing; the homeless became a problem in the large cities; people who are homeless; the homeless lived on the city streets@adj. without nationality or citizenship
homelessness n. the state or condition of having no home (especially the state of living in the streets)
homelike adj. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
homeliness n. lacking stylishness or neatness; an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness
homely adj. lacking in physical beauty or proportion; a homely child; having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; the homely everyday atmosphere; unpretentious; homely truths
homemade adj. made or produced in the home or by yourself; homemade bread
homemaker n. someone (especially a housewife) who manages a household
homemaking n. the management of a houshold
homeopath n. a practitioner of homeopathy
homeopathic adj. of or relating to the practice of homeopathy; homeopathic medicine
homeopathy n. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
homeothermic adj. of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
homeowner n. someone who owns a home
homer n. a base hit on which the batter scores a run; an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs; pigeon trained to return home@v. hit a home run
homeroom n. a schoolroom where pupils of the same class report at the opening of school
homesick adj. unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons
homesickness n. a longing to return home
homespun n. a rough loosely woven fabric@adj. of textiles; having a rough surface; a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns; characteristic of country life; the air of homespun country boys; made of cloth spun or woven in the home; homespun linen
homestead v. settle land given by the government and occupy it as a homestead@n. the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family; land acquired from the US public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law
homesteader n. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to to it
homestretch n. the straight segment of a racetrack leading to the finish line
hometown n. the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; he never went back to his hometown again
homeward adv. toward home; fought his way homeward through the deep snow@adj. oriented toward home; in a homeward direction
homewards adv. toward home
homework n. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
homey adj. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; a homey little inn
homicidal adj. capable of or conducive to bloodshed; a homicidal rage
homicide n. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
homiletic adj. of the nature of a homily or sermon; of or relating to homiletics; homiletic speech
homiletical adj. of the nature of a homily or sermon; of or relating to homiletics
homiletics n. the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies; the art of preaching
homily n. a sermon on a moral or religious topic
hominal adj. of humankind as a species; the hominal kingdom
homing adj. orienting or directing homeward or to a destination; the homing instinct
hominian adj. characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures
hominid n. a primate of the family Hominidae@adj. characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures
hominine adj. characteristic of humankind
hominoid n. a primate of the superfamily Hominoidea
hominy n. hulled corn with the bran and germ removed
homo n. someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex; any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae
homocentric adj. having a common center
homocercal adj. (ichthyology) possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)
homochromatic adj. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
homocyclic adj. containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind especially carbon atoms
homoecious adj. of parasitic animals such as tapeworms or some beetles; having the same host during the entire life cycle; used of parasitic animals that complete the life cycle on a single host; homoecious tapeworms
homoeopath n. a practitioner of homeopathy
homoeopathy n. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
homoerotic adj. of or concerning homosexual love
homoeroticism n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
homogenate n. material that has been homogenized (especially tissue that has been ground and mixed); liver homogenate
homogeneity n. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature; there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies; the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
homogeneous adj. of the same or similar kind or nature; a tight-knit homogeneous society
homogeneously adv. all similarly; the students at this college are homogeneously middle-class
homogeneousness n. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
homogenisation n. the act of homogenizing
homogenization n. the act of homogenizing
homogenize v. make equal or homogeneous as by mixing; homogenize the main ingredients; break up fat globules, as of dairy products; become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing
homogenized adj. formed by blending unlike elements especially by reducing one element to particles and dispersing them throughout another substance; made homogeneous
homogeny n. (biology) similarity because of common evolution
homograft n. tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
homograph n. two words are homographs if they are spelled the same way but differ in meaning (e.g. fair)
homoiothermic adj. of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
homologic adj. (biology) similar in evolutionary origin but not in function
homological adj. (biology) similar in evolutionary origin but not in function
homologize v. be homologous; A person's arms homologize with a quadruped's forelimbs; make homologous
homologous adj. (biology) having the same evolutionary origin but serving different functions; the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous
homology n. the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
homonym n. two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings
homophile adj. homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
homophobia n. prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
homophone n. two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear)
homophonic adj. having a single melodic line with accompaniment
homophonous adj. (linguistics) the phenomenon of words of different origins coming to pronounced the same way; homophonous words
homophony n. the same pronunciation for words of different origins; part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)
homopteran n. insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
homosexual adj. sexually attracted to members of your own sex@n. someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
homosexualism n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
homosexuality n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
homosporous adj. characterized by homospory
homospory n. the development of a single kind of asexual spores
homothermic adj. of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
homozygous adj. (genetics) having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color
homy adj. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
honcho n. a person who exercises control over workers
hone n. a fine-grit whetstone for sharpening razors@v. sharpen with a hone; hone a knife; make perfect or complete
honest adj. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; honest lawyers; without dissimulation; frank; my honest opinion; worthy of being depended on; an honest working stiff; free from guile; his answer was simple and honest
honestly adv. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; honestly, I don't believe it; in an honest manner; in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
honestness n. the quality of being honest
honesty n. the quality of being honest; southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
honey adj. having the color of honey@v. sweeten with honey@n. a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees; a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
honeybee n. social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces
honeybells n. African shrub having decumbent stems and slender yellow honey-scented flowers either solitary or in pairs
honeycomb n. a structure of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees@v. carve a honeycomb pattern into; penetrate thoroughly and into every part; make full of cavities, like a honeycomb; mark with a honeycomb pattern
honeycombed adj. pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
honeycreeper n. small to medium-sized finches of the Hawaiian islands; small bright-colored tropical American songbird with a curved bill for sucking nectar
honeydew n. the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large smooth-skinned greenish-white melon with pale green flesh
honeyed adj. with honey added; pleasing to the ear
honeyflower n. erect bushy shrub of eastern Australia having terminal clusters of red flowers yielding much nectar; Australian shrub whose flowers yield honey copiously
honeylike adj. resembling honey
honeymoon v. spend a honeymoon@n. a holiday taken by a newly married couple; the early usually calm and harmonious period of a relationship; business or political
honeymooner n. someone recently married
honeypot n. South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup- or goblet-shaped resembling globe artichokes
honeysucker n. Australasian bird with tongue and bill adapted for extracting nectar
honeysuckle n. shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera; shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers; columbine of eastern North America having long-spurred red flowers
honied adj. with honey added
honk v. make a loud noise; use the horn of a car; cry like a goose; eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth@n. the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
honker n. (US) informal terms for the nose; common grayish-brown wild goose of North America
honky n. offensive name for White person
honkytonk n. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
honor n. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; the state of being honored; the quality of being honorable and having a good name@v. bestow honor upon; Today we honor our soldiers; show respect towards; honor your parents!
honorable adj. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; showing or characterized by honor and integrity; an honorable man; used as a title of respect; my honorable colleague
honorableness n. the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
honorably adv. in an honorable manner; he acted honorably; with honor; he was honorably discharged after many years fo service
honorarium n. a fee paid for a nominally free service
honorary adj. given as an honor without the normal duties; an honorary degree
honored adj. having an illustrious reputation; respected; worthy of honor; an honored name
honoree n. a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments
honorific n. an expression of respect@adj. conferring or showing honor or respect; honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
honoring n. conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
honour v. bestow honor upon; show respect towards; accept as pay; confer honor on@n. the state of being honored; a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; the quality of being honorable and having a good name; a woman's virtue or chastity
honourable adj. showing or characterized by honor and integrity; used as a title of respect; adhering to ethical and moral principles
honourableness n. the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
honourably adv. with honor
honoured adj. worthy of honor
honours n. (Great Britain) a university degree with honors
hooch n. an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor
hood n. an aggressive young criminal; the folding roof of a carriage; a headdress that protects the head and face; hinged metal part that covers the engine; metal part that covers the engine@v. cover with a hood
hoodlum n. an aggressive young criminal
hoodoo v. bring back luck; be a source of misfortune@n. a practitioner of voodoo; an object superstitiously believed to embody magical powers; something believed to bring bad luck
hoodooism n. a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
hoodwink v. influence by slyness; conceal one's true motives from esp. by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
hooey n. senseless talk
hoof v. informal or colloquial synonyms of 'walk'@n. the horny end of the foot in hoofed animals
hoofed adj. having or resembling hoofs; horses and other hoofed animals
hoofer n. a professional dancer
hoofing n. dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
hooflike adj. resembling a hoof; especially having the horny texture of a hoof; hooflike calluses
hoofmark n. a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal
hoofprint n. a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal
hook v. fasten with a hook; rip off; ask an unreasonable price; interlock; in golf: hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left; take by theft@n. a catch for locking a door; a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
hookah n. a pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water
hooked adj. curved down like an eagle's beak; addicted to a drug
hooker n. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
hooknose n. a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge
hookup n. a device providing a connection between a power source and a user; a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
hookworm n. parasitic blood-sucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
hooky n. failure to attend (especially school)
hooligan n. a cruel and brutal fellow
hooliganism n. willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
hoop n. a light curved frame to spread out a skirt; a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse@v. bind or fasten with a hoop
hoopla n. blatant or sensational promotion
hoopoe n. any of several crested Old World birds with a slender down-curving bill
hoopoo n. any of several crested Old World birds with a slender down-curving bill
hoopskirt n. a skirt stiffened with hoops
hoosegow n. a slang term for a jail
hoosgow n. a slang term for a jail
hoot v. to utter a loud clamourous shout: the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance.@n. a loud raucous cry as of an awl; a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
hootch n. an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor
hootenanny n. a gathering at which folk singers entertain often with the audience joining in
hooter n. (US) informal terms for the nose
hooved adj. having or resembling hoofs
hoover v. clean with a vacuum cleaner
hop v. jump lightly; move quickly from one place to another; informal: travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.; make a quick trip esp. by air; jump across@n. the act of hopping (jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot))
hope v. expect with desire; I hope she understands that she cannot exepct a raise; be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes@n. a specific instance of feeling hopeful; it revived their hope of winning the pennant
hopeful adj. having or manifesting or inspiring hope; a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets; presaging good fortune@n. an aspiring young person
hopefully adv. with hope; in a hopeful manner; we searched hopefully for a good position; it is hoped; hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday
hopefulness n. full of hope; the feeling you have when you have hope
hopeless adj. without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success; in an agony of hopeless grief; of a person unable to do something skillfully; I'm hopeless at mathematics; certain to fail; the situation is hopeless
hopelessly adv. (informal) in a hopeless manner; the papers were hopelessly jumbled; in a dispirited manner without hope; without hope; desperate because there seems no possibility of comfort or success; he hung his head hopelessly
hopelessness n. the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
hopper n. funnel-shaped; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below; a machine used for picking hops
hopple v. strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the like-sided legs moving in unison; of race horses
hops n. twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes
hopsack n. a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing
hopsacking n. a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing
hopscotch n. a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone
horary adj. (archaic) relating to the hours; the horary cycle
horde n. a vast multitude; a nomadic community; a moving crowd
hordeolum n. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
horehound n. any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium; a candy that is flavored with an extract of the horehound plant
horizon n. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated; It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge
horizontal adj. parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line; a horizontal surface@n. something that is oriented horizontally
horizontality n. the quality of being parallel to the horizon: houses with a pronounced horizontality
horizontally adv. in a horizontal direction; a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally
hormonal adj. of or relating to or caused by hormones; hormonal changes
hormone n. an endocrine secretion that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
horn v. stab or pierce with a horn or tusk@n. a device (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it; one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates; a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning
hornbeam n. any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus
hornbill n. bird of tropical Africa and Asia having a very large bill surmounted by a bony protuberance; related to kingfishers
hornblende n. a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
hornbook n. a child's primer; a rudimentary treatise
horned adj. having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind; horned viper
hornet n. large stinging paper wasp
hornfels n. a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks
horniness n. (informal) a state of sexual arousal
hornless adj. having no horns; hornless cattle
hornlike adj. made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
hornpipe n. a British solo dance performed by sailors; music for dancing the hornpipe; an ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone
hornpout n. catfish common in eastern United States
hornstone n. a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks
hornwort n. any aquatic plant of the genus Ceratophyllum; forms submerged masses in ponds and slow-flowing streams; liverworts with slender hornlike 2-valved capsules
horny adj. feeling great sexual desire; feeling horny; having horns or hornlike projections; horny coral; made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
horologer n. makes or repairs watches
horologist n. makes or repairs watches
horology n. the art of designing and making clocks
horoscope n. a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets; a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place
horrendous adj. causing fear or dread or terror; horrendous explosions shook the city
horrible adj. provoking horror
horribly adv. of a dreadful kind
horrid adj. exceedingly bad; when she was bad she was horrid; grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
horridly adv. in a hideous manner
horridness n. a quality of extreme unpleasantness
horrific adj. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; horrific conditions in the mining industry; causing fear or dread or terror
horrified adj. stricken with horror
horrify v. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to feel horror
horrifying adj. provoking horror; an alarming, even horrifying, picture
horrifyingly adv. in a horrifying manner; he laughed horrifyingly
horror n. intense and profound fear; something that inspires horror; something horrible; the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him; intense aversion
hors d'oeuvre n. an appetizer usually served with crackers or toast
horse n. solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times; a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs; troops trained to fight on horseback: 500 horse led the attack@v. provide with a horse or horses
horseback n. the back of a horse
horsebean n. seed of the broad-bean plant
horsebox n. a conveyance (railroad car or trailer) for transporting racehorses
horsebrier n. a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries
horsecar n. an early form of streetcar that was drawn by horses
horsecart n. heavy cart; drawn by a horse; used for farm work
horsecloth n. a cloth for the trapping of a horse
horsefish n. any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies
horseflesh n. the flesh of horses as food
horsefly n. winged fly parasitic on horses; large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
horsehair n. taken from the mane or tail of a horse; made from horsehair fibers; used for upholstery
horsehead n. any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies
horsehide n. leather from the hide of a horse
horselaugh n. a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing
horseleech n. any of several large freshwater leeches
horseman n. a man skilled in equitation; a person who breeds and cares for horses
horsemanship n. skill in handling and riding horses
horsemeat n. the flesh of horses as food
horsemint n. an annual horsemint of central and western United States and northern Mexico
horseplay n. rowdy or boisterous play
horsepond n. a pond for watering horses
horsepower n. a unit of power equal to 746 watts
horseradish n. the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning; coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root; grated horseradish root
horseshit n. a ludicrously false statement
horseshoe n. an open ring of iron used in playing the game of horseshoes; nailed to underside of horse's hoof
horseshoer n. a person who shoes horses
horseshoes n. a game in which quoits or horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
horseshow n. a competitive exhibition of horses
horsetail n. perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America
horseweed n. erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States
horsewhip v. whip with a horsewhip@n. a whip for controlling horses
horsewhipping n. the act of whipping with a horsewhip; that villain needs a good horsewhipping
horsewoman n. a woman horseman
horsey adj. devoted to horses
horst n. a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land
horsy adj. devoted to horses; the horsy set
hortative adj. giving strong encouragement
hortatory adj. giving strong encouragement
hortensia n. deciduous shrub bearing round-headed flower clusters opening green and aging to pink or blue; very tall branching herb with showy much-doubled yellow flower heads
horticultural adj. of or relating to the cultivation of plants
horticulturally adv. by means of horticulture
horticulture n. the cultivation of plants
horticulturist n. an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruit or flowers or vegetables or ornamental plants)
hosanna n. a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
hose v. water with a hose; hose the lawn@n. man's garment of the 16th and 17th centuries; worn with a doublet; a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
hosepipe n. a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
hosier n. a tradesman who sells hosiery (and (in England) knitwear)
hosiery n. socks and stockings (the British include underwear as hosiery)
hospice n. a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
hospitable adj. favorable to life and growth; soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth; disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; a good-natured and hospitable man
hospitableness n. a disposition that welcomes guests and is fond of entertaining
hospitably adv. in a hospitable manner; she was received hospitably by her new family
hospital n. a health facility where patients receive treatment; a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care
hospitalisation n. medical care in a hospital
hospitality n. kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
hospitalization n. medical care in a hospital
hospitalize v. admit into a hospital
host v. be the host of or for@n. a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there; a vast multitude
hostage n. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
hostel n. a hotel for travelers; inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)
hosteller n. an owner or manager of hotels; a traveler who lodges in hostels: a youth hosteller
hostelry n. a hotel for travelers
hostess n. a woman host; a woman innkeeper; a woman steward on an airplane
hostile adj. characterized by enmity or ill will; a hostile nation; not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally; hostile naval and air forces; very unfriendly; a hostile attitude
hostilely adv. in a belligerent hostile manner
hostility n. a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; he could not conceal his hostility; a state of deep-seated ill-will; the feeling of a hostile person; he could no longer contain his hostility
hostler n. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
hot adj. used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning; hot stove
hotbed n. a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad); it was a hotbed of vice; a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants
hotbox n. a journal bearing (as of a railroad car) that has overheated
hotcake n. a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
hotchpotch n. a motley assortment of things; a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables
hotdog n. a frankfurter served hot on a bun; a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
hotel n. a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
hotelier n. an owner or manager of hotels
hotelkeeper n. an owner or manager of hotels
hotelman n. an owner or manager of hotels
hotfoot v. step on it@adv. without delay; speedily; drove hotfoot for Boston
hothead n. a belligerent grouch; a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
hotheaded adj. quickly aroused to anger; a hotheaded commander; characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; a hotheaded decision; (`brainish' is archaic)
hothouse n. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
hotly adv. in a heated manner; the children were arguing hotly
hotness n. the presence of heat; (informal) a state of sexual arousal; a hot spiciness
hotplate n. a portable electric appliance for heating or cooking or keeping food warm
hotshot n. someone who is very highly skilled
houhere n. small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage
hound v. pursue or chase relentlessly@n. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears; someone who is morally reprehensible
hour n. a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; the job will take more than an hour; clock time; the hour is getting late; a special and memorable period; it was their finest hour
hourglass n. passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
houri n. a voluptuously beautiful young woman; (in Muslim belief) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise
hourly adj. occurring every hour or payable by the hour; hourly chimes@adv. every hour; daily, hourly, I grew stronger
hours n. a period of time assigned for work; they work long hours; an indefinite period of time; they talked for hours
house n. a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; he has a house on Cape Cod; an official assembly having legislative powers; a building in which something is sheltered or located@v. contain or cover
houseboat n. a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
housebound adj. confined usually by illness
houseboy n. a boy or man hired to act as a general household servant
housebreak v. train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house
housebreaker n. a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house; a wrecker of houses; in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker
housebreaking n. trespassing for an unlawful purpose
housebroken adj. of pets; trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place; housebroken pets
housebuilder n. someone who builds houses as a business
houseclean v. make the house clean
housecoat n. a loose dressing gown for women
housecraft n. skill in domestic management
housedog n. a dog trained to guard a house
housefather n. a man in charge of children in an institution
housefly n. common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
houseful n. as many as a house will accommodate; they entertained a houseful of guests
houseguest n. a guest entertained in your house
household adj. of or related to or used in the running of a household; household chores@n. a social unit living together; It was a good Christian household
householder n. someone who owns a home
housekeep v. maintain a household; take care of all household-related business
housekeeper n. a wife who keeps house while her husband earns the family income; a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
housekeeping n. the work of cleaning and running a house
houselights n. lights that illuminate the audience part of a theater or other auditorium
housemaid n. a female domestic
houseman n. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
housemaster n. teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
housemother n. a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people
houseplant n. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
houseroom n. space for accommodation in a house; I wouldn't give that table houseroom
housetop n. the flat part of a roof
housewarming n. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home
housewife n. a wife who keeps house while her husband earns the family income
housewifely adj. related or suited to a housewife; housewifely virtues
housewifery n. the work of a housewife
housework n. the work of cleaning and running a house
housewrecker n. a wrecker of houses; in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker
housing n. housing collectively; structures in which people are housed; a protective cover for a mechanical part; a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
housings n. a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
hove past tense of heave
hovea n. any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green hollylike foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets
hovel n. small crude dwelling
hover v. be undecided about something; move to and fro; hand in the air; fly or be suspended above; be suspended in the air; hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
hovercraft n. a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
how adv. to what extent or amount or degree; how tall is she?; in what way or manner or by what means; how did you catch the snake?; he told us how he did it; (`however' is used as an intensive of `how' as in )
howbeit adv. nevertheless; howbeit conj. although
howdah n. a (usually canopied) seat for riding on the back of a camel or elephant
howdy n. an expression of greeting
however adv. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; by contrast; on the other hand
howitzer n. a muzzle-loading cannon with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
howl n. a long loud emotional utterance; he gave a howl of pain; the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf; a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound@v. emit long loud cries; , howl with sorrow; cry loudly, as of animals
howler n. a joke that seems extremely funny; monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry
howling adj. noisy with or as if with loud cries and shouts; a howling wind; extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; a howling success@n. a long loud emotional utterance; their howling had no effect
howsoever adv. however 1
hoy n. a boat with a flat bottom for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
hoya n. any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers
hoyden adj. used of boisterous girls@n. a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
hoydenish adj. used of boisterous girls; used of girls; wild and boisterous
hoydenism n. masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women)
huamachil n. common thorny tropical American tree having terminal racemes of yellow flowers followed by sickle-shaped or circinate edible pods and yielding good timber and a yellow dye and mucilaginous gum
huarache n. a flat-heeled sandal with an upper of woven leather straps
huaraches n. a flat-heeled sandal with an upper of woven leather straps
hub n. the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes; the center of a city
hubbub n. loud confused noise from many sources
hubby n. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
hubcap n. fits over the hub of a wheel
hubris n. overbearing pride or presumption
huck n. a coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
huckaback n. a coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
huckleberry n. any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries; any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries
huckster n. a seller of shoddy goods; a person who writes radio or tv advertisements@v. sell or offer for sale from place to place; bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
huddle n. (informal) a quick private conference@v. crowd or draw together; crouch or curl up
huddled adj. squatting close to the ground; poorly clothed men huddled low against the wind; crowded or massed together; give me...your huddled masses
hue v. take on color or become colored; suffuse with color@n. the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
hued adj. used in combination; having a given hue; rosy-hued
hueless adj. totally lacking in saturation and therefore having no hue
huff v. inhale recreational drugs; blow hard and loudly@n. a state of irritation or annoyance
huffily adv. in a huffy manner; `Don't bother to call me back,' he said huffily
huffiness n. a passing state of anger and resentment
huffing n. an act of forcible exhalation@adj. breathing heavily
huffish adj. sullen or moody
huffishness n. a feeling of sulky resentment
huffy adj. quick to take offense; (informal) roused to anger
hug n. a tight embrace@v. hug, usually with fondness; fit closely or tightly
huge adj. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; huge government spending
hugely adv. extremely
hugging n. foreplay without contact with the genital organs
huisache n. tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
huitre n. edible body of any of numerous oysters
hula n. a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman
hulk v. appear very large@n. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities; a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned
hulking adj. of great size and bulk; a hulking figure of a man
hulky adj. of great size and bulk
hull v. remove the hulls from, as of fruit@n. dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut; persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry; the frame or body of ship
hullabaloo n. disturbance usually in protest
hullo n. an expression of greeting
hum n. a humming noise; the hum of distant traffic@v. sing with closed lips; be noisy with activity; sound with a monotonous hum; make a low continuous sound
human n. a human being@adj. characteristic of humanity; human nature; relating to a person; the experiment was conducted on 6 monkeys and 2 human subjects; having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
humane adj. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; a humane education; marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering; showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
humanely adv. in a humane manner; let's treat the prisoners of war humanely
humaneness n. the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)
humanisation n. the act of making more humane
humanise v. make more human
humanism n. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare; the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
humanist n. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts; an advocate of the principles of humanism@adj. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
humanistic adj. of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; the humanistic revival of learning
humanitarian n. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms@adj. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons
humanitarianism n. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanities n. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
humanity n. all of the inhabitants of the earth; the quality of being humane; the quality of being human
humanization n. the act of making more humane
humanize v. make more human
humankind n. all of the inhabitants of the earth
humanlike adj. suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
humanly adv. in the manner of human beings; humanly possible
humanness n. the quality of being human
humanoid n. an automaton that resembles a human being
humans n. all of the inhabitants of the earth
humble v. cause to be unpretentious; This exeprience will humble him; lower in esteem; hurt the pride of@adj. low or inferior in station or quality; a humble cottage; marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; a humble apology
humblebee n. robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
humbled adj. subdued or brought low in condition or status
humbleness n. the state of being humble and unimportant; a humble feeling; a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
humbling adj. causing awareness of your shortcomings; golf is a humbling game@n. depriving one of self-esteem
humbly adv. in a humble manner; he humbly lowered his head; in a miserly manner
humbug n. pretentious or silly talk or writing@v. trick or deceive
humdinger n. someone of remarkable excellence: a humdinger of a secretary
humdrum adj. not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
humerus n. bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
humid adj. containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor; humid air
humidify v. make (more) humid
humidity n. wetness in the atmosphere
humidness n. wetness in the atmosphere
humidor n. a case usually for storing cigars in which the air is kept properly humidified
humiliate v. lower in esteem; hurt the pride of
humiliated adj. subdued or brought low in condition or status; made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; humiliated that his wife had to go out to work
humiliating adj. causing awareness of your shortcomings
humiliatingly adv. in a humiliating manner; the painting was reproduced humiliatingly small
humiliation n. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect; strong feelings of embarrassment; depriving one of self-esteem
humility n. a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; not everyone regards humility as a virtue; a humble feeling; he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
hummer n. a baseball thrown with maximum velocity
humming n. a humming noise; the act of singing with closed lips
hummingbird n. tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight
hummock n. a small natural hill
humongous adj. (used informally) very large
humor n. a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter@v. put into a good mood
humoral adj. of or relating to bodily fluids
humoring n. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
humorist n. acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
humorless adj. lacking humor
humorlessly adv. in a humorless manner; he reacted rather humorlessly to these rumors
humorous adj. full of or characterized by humor; humorous stories
humorously adv. in a humorous manner; Dickens had humorously suggested a special service of intercession at St. Paul's Cathedral
humorousness n. the trait of merry joking
humour n. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter@v. put into a good mood
humourist n. acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
humourlessly adv. in a humorless manner
humourous adj. full of or characterized by humor
humourously adv. in a humorous manner
hump v. arch one's back; have sexual intercourse with; (know is archaic)@n. something that protrudes
humpback n. an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column; a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine; large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives
humpbacked adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis
humped adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis
humus n. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
hunch v. arch one's back@n. an impression that something might be the case; the act of bending yourself up together
hunchback adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis@n. an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column; a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
hunchbacked adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis
hunched adj. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
hundred n. ten 10s@adj. being ten more than ninety
hundredfold adv. by a factor of one hundred; they money increased a hundredfold
hundredth adj. the ordinal number of one hundred in counting order@n. position 100 in a countable series of things; on part in a hundred
hundredweight n. a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms; a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds; a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds
hung adj. (usually followed by `with' or used in a combining form) having items suspended on or from a support; walls hung with valuable paintings
hunger n. a physiological need for food; strong desire for something (not food or drink):; hunger for affection@v. feel the need to eat; have a craving, appetite, or great desire for; be hungry; go without food
hungrily adv. in the manner of someone who is very hungry; he pounced on the food hungrily
hungriness n. a physiological need for food
hungry adj. feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food; a world full of hungry people; (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; hungry for recognition
hunk n. a well-built sexually attractive man; a large piece of something without definite shape; a hunk of bread or
hunker v. crouch, squat
hunkered adj. squatting close to the ground; he stayed in the ditch hunkered down
hunkers n. pl. haunches
hunt n. an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport; a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone@v. hunt wild animals; pursue or chase relentlessly
hunted adj. reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted; the hopeless hunted look on the prisoner's face
hunter n. someone who hunts game; a person who searches for something; a treasure hunter; a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal
hunting n. the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport; the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone; the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts
huntress n. a woman hunter
huntsman n. someone who hunts game
hurdle n. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races; an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; the last hurdle before graduation; the act of vaulting@v. jump a hurdle
hurdler n. an athlete who runs the hurdles
hurdles n. a footrace in which contestant must negotiate a series of hurdles
hurdling n. a footrace in which contestant must negotiate a series of hurdles
hurl n. a violent throw@v. throw forcefully; make a thrusting forward movement; utter with force; utter vehemently; hurl insults
hurler n. (baseball or softball) the person who does the pitching
hurling adj. (archaic) rushing and whirling; the hurling water@n. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
hurrah v. shout hurrah!
hurricane n. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
hurried adj. moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste; a hurried trip to the store
hurriedly adv. in a hurried or hasty manner; the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful
hurriedness n. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
hurry v. move very fast; act or move at high speed; urge to an unnatural speed@n. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; in a hurry to lock the door; overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
hurrying adj. moving with great haste; affection for this hurrying driving...little man@n. changing location rapidly
hurt n. any physical damage to the body; psychological suffering; feelings of mental or physical pain@adj. suffering from physical injury; suffering from emotional injury@v. be the source of pain; give trouble or pain to; cause anguish; make miserable
hurtful adj. causing hurt; her hurtful unconsidered words
hurting n. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
hurtle v. move with or as if with a rushing sound; make a thrusting forward movement; throw forcefully
hurtling adj. moving or moved with great speed; the hurtling express train
husband n. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage@v. use cautiously and frugally
husbandly adj. of or befitting or characteristic of a husband; related to or suited to a husband; assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn
husbandman n. a person who operates a farm
husbandry n. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
hush n. (poetic) tranquil silence@v. become quiet or still; fall silent; hush my babay!; cause to be quiet or not talk; become quiet or quieter; wash by removing particles; in mining
hushed adj. in a softened tone; hushed voices
husk n. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds; outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds@v. remove the husks from, as of ears of corn
huskily adv. in a hoarse or husky voice
huskiness n. the property of being big and strong; a throaty harshness
husking n. the removal of covering
husky adj. muscular and heavily built; clothing sizes for husky boys; (`buirdly' is a Scottish term; ); deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion@n. breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
hussar n. a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
hussy n. a woman adulterer
hustings n. pl. a place where political campaign speeches are made; the proceedings in an election campaign
hustle v. cause to move furtively and hurriedly; move or cause to move energetically or busily@n. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
hustler n. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets; (informal) a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
hut n. temporary military housing; small crude dwelling
hutch n. a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals; small crude dwelling
hutment n. an encampment of huts (chiefly military)
hutzpa n. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
huzza interj. -- used to express joy or approbation
huzzah interj. -- used to express joy or approbation
hyacinth n. a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone; any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs
hyaena n. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
hyalin n. a glassy translucent material that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions
hyaline n. a glassy translucent material that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions@adj. resembling glass in transparency or translucency
hyalinization n. the state of being hyaline or having become hyaline: the patient's arterioles showed marked hyalinization
hybrid adj. produced by crossbreeding@n. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root); a composite of mixed origin
hybridisation n. the act of mixing different breeds of animals
hybridization n. the act of mixing different breeds of animals
hybridize v. breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
hybridizing n. the act of mixing different breeds of animals
hybridoma n. a hybrid cell resulting from the fusion of a lymphocyte and a tumor cell; used to culture a specific monoclonal antibody
hydra n. small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp
hydrangea n. any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea
hydrant n. a fixture for drawing water from a pipe or cask; a pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks
hydrate n. any compound that contains water of crystallization@v. cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture
hydration n. the process of combining with water; usually reversible
hydraulic adj. moved or operated of effected by water; hydraulic erosion; of or relating to the study of hydraulics; hydraulic engineer
hydraulically adv. in a hydraulic manner; the block is then tested hydraulically to its full design test pressure on each stream separately
hydraulicly adv. in a hydraulic manner
hydraulics n. study of the mechanics of fluids
hydrazine n. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; used chiefly in rocket fuels
hydrazoite n. a salt of hydrazoic acid
hydric adj. having or characterized by excessive moisture; a hydric habitat
hydride n. any compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements
hydrilla n. submersed plant with whorled lanceolate leaves and solitary axillary flowers; Old World plant naturalized in southern United States and clogging Florida's waterways
hydro adj. hydroelectric
hydrocarbon n. an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
hydrocephalic adj. relating to or characterized by or evidencing hydrocephalus
hydrocephalus n. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face
hydrocephaly n. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face
hydrochloride n. a complex consisting of an organic base in association with hydrogen chloride
hydrocortisone n. an adrenal-cortex hormone that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
hydrodynamic adj. (physics) of or relating to hydrodynamics
hydrodynamics n. study of fluids in motion
hydroelectric adj. of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower; hydroelectric power
hydrofoil n. a motorboat designed so that it skims the water at high speeds
hydrogen n. a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
hydrogenate v. combine or treat with or expose to hydrogen, esp. to add hydrogen to the molecule of (an unsaturated organic compound)
hydrographic adj. of or relating to the science of hydrography
hydrographical adj. of or relating to the science of hydrography
hydrography n. the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation
hydroid n. colonial coelenterates having the polyp phase dominant
hydrokinetic adj. relating to fluids in motion or the forces that produce or affect such motion
hydrokinetics n. study of fluids in motion
hydrolise v. cause to undergo hydrolysis;make a compound react with water
hydrolith n. a salt-like compound (CaH2) used as a reducing agent and source of hydrogen
hydrolize v. cause to undergo hydrolysis;make a compound react with water
hydrology n. the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
hydrolysate n. a product of hydrolysis
hydrolyse v. undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water
hydrolysis n. a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water
hydrolyzable adj. capable of undergoing hydrolysis
hydrolyze v. undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water
hydromel n. honey diluted in water; becomes mead when fermented
hydrometer n. an instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
hydrometric adj. of or relating to hydrometry
hydrometry n. the measurement of specific gravity
hydropathic adj. of or relating to hydropathy or its administration; hydropathic treatments
hydropathy n. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
hydrophilic adj. (chemistry) having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
hydrophobia n. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal)
hydrophobic adj. (chemistry) lacking affinity for water; tending not to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water; abnormally afraid of water
hydrophyte n. a plant that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage, as the water hyacinth
hydrophytic adj. growing wholly or partially in water; water lilies are hydrophytic
hydroplane v. glide on the water in a hydroplane@n. an airplane that can land on or take off from water; a motorboat designed so that it skims the water at high speeds
hydroponic adj. of or relating to aquiculture; hydroponic lettuce
hydroponics n. a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients
hydrosphere n. the watery layer of the earth's surface; includes water vapor
hydrostatic adj. relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit; hydrostatic pressure
hydrostatics n. study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
hydrotherapy n. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
hydrous adj. (chemistry) combined with water; especially water of crystallization
hydroxide n. a compound of an oxide with water; a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group
hydroxybenzene n. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic
hydroxyl n. the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
hydroxymethyl n. a methyl with hydroxide replacing the hydrogen atoms
hydroxyproline n. a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen
hydrozoan n. colonial coelenterates having the polyp phase dominant
hyena n. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
hygiene n. a condition promoting sanitary practices; personal hygiene; the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
hygienic adj. tending to promote or preserve health; hygienic habits like using disposable tissues
hygienical adj. tending to promote or preserve health
hygienically adv. in a hygienic manner; the body must cared for hygienically
hygienics n. the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
hygienize v. make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
hygrodeik n. a wet and dry bulb hygrometer
hygrometer n. for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
hygrophytic adj. requiring an abundance of moisture; some tropical ferns are hygrophytic
hygroscope n. shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere
hygroscopic adj. absorbing moisture (as from the air)
hying pres part of hie
hymen n. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina
hymenal adj. relating to marriage
hymeneal adj. nuptial
hymenium n. spore-bearing layer of cells in certain fungi containing asci or basidia
hymenopteran n. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron n. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopterous adj. of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
hymn n. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)@v. sing a hymn; praise by singing a hymn
hymnal n. a songbook containing a collection of hymns
hymnary n. a songbook containing a collection of hymns
hymnbook n. a songbook containing a collection of hymns
hymnenopter n. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymnody n. the act of singing psalms or hymns
hyoid n. a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles@adj. of or relating to the hyoid bone
hyoscine n. an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
hypallage n. reversal of the syntactic relation of two words (as in `her beauty's face')
hype n. blatant or sensational promotion
hyperacidity n. excessive stomach acidity
hyperactive adj. more active than normal; a hyperactive child
hyperactivity n. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
hyperadrenalism n. a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
hyperaemia n. excessive blood in an organ or other body part
hyperbaton n. reversal of normal word order (as in `cheese I love')
hyperbola n. an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone
hyperbole n. extravagant exaggeration
hyperbolic adj. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; a hyperbolic style; of or relating to a hyperbola; hyperbolic functions
hyperbolically adv. in an exaggerated manner
hyperbolize v. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
hyperborean adj. of, relating to, or inhabiting a remote northern region
hypercapnia n. the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
hypercarbia n. the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
hypercatalectic adj. (verse) having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of a metrically complete verse or in a metrical foot
hypercritical adj. inclined to judge too severely; hypercritical of colloquial speech
hyperemia n. excessive blood in an organ or other body part
hyperemic adj. relating to or caused by hyperemia
hyperextension n. greater than normal extension
hyperfine adj. (physics) extremely fine or thin, as in a spectral line split into two or more components; hyperfine structure
hyperglycemia n. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
hypericism n. a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort
hyperlipaemia n. a blood disorder characterized by the presence of excess lipids in the blood
hyperlipemia n. a blood disorder characterized by the presence of excess lipids in the blood
hyperlipidaemia n. a blood disorder characterized by the presence of excess lipids in the blood
hyperlipidemia n. a blood disorder characterized by the presence of excess lipids in the blood
hypermarket n. (British) a huge supermarket (usually built on the outskirts of a town)
hypermastigote n. flagellate symbiotic in the intestines of e.g. termites
hypermedia n. a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together
hypermenorrhea n. abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
hypermetropia n. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hypermetropic adj. (ophthalmology) abnormal ability to focus of distant objects
hypermetropy n. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hypernym n. a word that is more generic than a given word
hypernymy n. the semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class
hyperon n. any baryon that is not a nucleon; unstable particle with mass greater than a neutron
hyperope n. a person with hyperopia; a farsighted person
hyperopia n. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hyperopic adj. (ophthalmology) abnormal ability to focus of distant objects
hyperpiesia n. persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found
hyperpiesis n. persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found
hyperplasia n. abnormal increase in number of cells
hyperpnea n. energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
hyperpyrexia n. extremely high fever
hypersensitive adj. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); hypersensitive to pollen
hypersensitized adj. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
hypersomnia n. an inability to stay awake
hypersonic adj. of or relating to speed five or more times that of sound in air; moving, capable of moving, or utilizing air currents that move at hypersonic speed
hypertension n. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high
hypertensive adj. having abnormally high blood pressure
hypertext n. machine-readable text that is not sequential but is organized so that related items of information are connected
hyperthermal adj. of or relating to or affected by hyperthermia
hyperthermia n. abnormally high body temperature
hyperthermy n. abnormally high body temperature
hyperthyroidism n. pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones; characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos
hypertonic adj. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; hypertonic muscle tissue; of a solution; having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
hypertrophied adj. (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells; hypertrophied myocardial fibers
hypertrophy n. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ@v. undergo hypertrophy, as of muscles
hypervelocity n. excessive velocity; the meteorites struck the earth with hypervelocity impacts
hyperventilate v. breathe excessively; The mountain climber started to hyperventilate
hypha n. any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus
hyphen v. write with a hyphen@n. a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
hyphenate v. write with a hyphen
hyphenated adj. (of words) combined by means of a hyphen to form a unit; hyphenated words
hyphenation n. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page; connecting syllables and words by hyphens
hypnophobia n. a morbid fear of falling asleep
hypnosis n. a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
hypnotic adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice@n. a drug that induces sleep
hypnotised adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
hypnotism n. the act of inducing hypnosis
hypnotist n. a person who induces hypnosis
hypnotize v. induce hypnosis in
hypnotized adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
hypnotizer n. a person who induces hypnosis
hypo n. a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing; a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
hypoactive adj. abnormally inactive
hypoadrenalism n. a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
hypobasidium n. special cell constituting the base of the basidium in various fungi especially of the order Tremellales
hypoblast n. the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
hypocapnia n. a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
hypocellularity n. the state of having abnormally few cells
hypochlorite n. any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid
hypochondria n. chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
hypochondriac n. a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments@adj. suffering from hypochondria
hypochondriacal adj. suffering from hypochondria
hypochondriasis n. chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
hypocrisy n. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction; insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
hypocrite n. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold
hypocritical adj. professing feelings or virtues one does not have; hypocritical praise
hypocritically adv. in a hypocritical manner; he behaved hypocritically by praying piously when people were watching
hypocycloid n. a line generated by a point on a circle that rolls around inside another circle
hypodermal adj. of or relating to the hypodermis
hypodermic n. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections@adj. relating to or located below the epidermis; hypodermic needle
hypodermis n. layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
hypoglossal n. supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
hypoglycemia n. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
hypognathous adj. having a projecting lower jaw
hyponym n. a word that is more specific than a given word
hyponymy n. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
hypophyseal adj. of or relating to the hypophysis
hypophysial adj. of or relating to the hypophysis
hypophysis n. the master gland of the endocrine system
hypoplasia n. underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
hypostasis n. the accumulation of blood in an organ; the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
hypostatisation n. regarding something abstract as a material thing
hypostatization n. regarding something abstract as a material thing
hypostatize v. construe as a real existent, of a conceptual entity
hypotension n. abnormally low blood pressure
hypotensive adj. having abnormally low blood pressure
hypotenuse n. the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
hypothalamic adj. of or relating to the hypothalamus
hypothalamus n. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
hypothecate v. pledge without delivery or title of possession; to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
hypothermia n. subnormal body temperature
hypothermic adj. of or relating to or affected by hypothermia
hypothesis n. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
hypothesize v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
hypothetic adj. based on hypothesis
hypothetical adj. based on hypothesis; a hypothetical situation
hypothetically adv. by hypothesis
hypothyroidism n. a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
hypotonic adj. (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension; of a solution; having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
hypovitaminosis n. any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
hypovolemia n. a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
hypovolemic adj. of or relating to a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
hypoxia n. a very strong drive resulting from oxygen deficiency in bodily tissues (short of anoxia)
hypozeugma n. use of a series of subjects with a single predicate
hypozeuxis n. use of a series of parallel clauses (as in `I came, I saw, I conquered')
hyrax n. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
hyssop n. a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil; bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
hysterectomize v. to perform a hysterectomy on
hysterectomy n. surgical removal of the uterus
hysteria n. state of violent mental agitation; excessive or uncontrollable fear; characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
hysteric adj. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
hysterical adj. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; hysterical amnesia; marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; hysterical laughter
hysterically adv. in a hysterical manner; she screamed hysterically when she heard the news
hysterics n. an attack of hysteria
