Lesson 30
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#581
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Helmsman
/ˈhelmz.mən/
noun
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a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
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The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.

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navigator, pilot, steersman, captain
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passenger, crew member, landlubber, novice
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experienced helmsman, skilled helmsman, ship's helmsman
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#582
🐝
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Hive
/haɪv/
noun
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a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
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The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

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beehive, nest, colony, swarm
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emptiness, solitude, inactivity, stillness
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bee hive, hive of activity, busy hive
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#583
🆘
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Help
/help/
noun
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the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
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The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.

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assistance, aid, support, service
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hindrance, obstruction, harm, interference
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ask for help, offer help, need help
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#584
🎭
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Hoax
/hoʊks/
noun
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a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
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The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

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deception, fraud, trick, scam
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truth, fact, reality, authenticity
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elaborate hoax, internet hoax, hoax call
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#585
🌿
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Henna
/ˈhen.ə/
noun
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a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
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The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.

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mehndi, natural dye, temporary tattoo, body art
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permanent ink, chemical dye, synthetic color, artificial pigment
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henna tattoo, henna design, henna paste
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#586
🎨
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Hobby
/ˈhɑː.bi/
noun
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an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
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Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

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pastime, interest, pursuit, recreation
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work, job, profession, obligation
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favorite hobby, hobby horse, pursue hobby
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#587
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Heritage
/ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ/
noun
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features belonging to the culture of a particular society that are passed down from previous generations
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The ancient castle is an important part of the country's cultural heritage and attracts many tourists.

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tradition, legacy, inheritance, culture
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innovation, modernity, novelty, break from tradition
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cultural heritage, world heritage, heritage site
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#588
🕳️
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Hole
/hoʊl/
noun
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a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
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The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

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opening, cavity, gap, pit
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solid, bump, protrusion, surface
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deep hole, hole in the wall, make hole
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#589
🏕️
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Hermit
/ˈhɜː.mɪt/
noun
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a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
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The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

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recluse, ascetic, solitary, loner
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socialite, extrovert, community person, gregarious person
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mountain hermit, religious hermit, old hermit
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#590
🙏
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Homage
/ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/
noun
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special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
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The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

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tribute, honor, respect, reverence
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disrespect, dishonor, insult, contempt
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pay homage, homage to heroes, touching homage
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#591
🤔
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Hesitation
/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
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After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

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doubt, uncertainty, pause, indecision
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certainty, confidence, decisiveness, determination
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without hesitation, moment of hesitation, show hesitation
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#592
😢
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Homesick
/ˈhoʊm.sɪk/
adjective
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experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
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After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

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nostalgic, longing, yearning, missing home
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content, settled, comfortable, at home
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feel homesick, homesick student, getting homesick
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#593
🌟
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Hey day
/ˈheɪ.deɪ/
noun
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the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
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During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.

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prime, golden age, peak, zenith
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decline, downfall, nadir, low point
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in heyday, heyday of success, past heyday
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#594
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Homicide
/ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/
noun
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the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
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The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

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murder, killing, manslaughter, assassination
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protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue
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homicide investigation, homicide detective, commit homicide
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#595
👑
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Highness
/ˈhaɪ.nəs/
noun
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a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
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Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

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majesty, excellence, nobility, royalty
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lowliness, commoner status, humbleness, ordinary rank
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Your Highness, Royal Highness, address Highness
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#596
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Homily
/ˈhɑː.mə.li/
noun
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a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
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The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

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sermon, lecture, discourse, preaching
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silence, quiet, wordlessness, muteness
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Sunday homily, inspiring homily, deliver homily
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#597
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Hill
/hɪl/
noun
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a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
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The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.

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mound, elevation, rise, slope
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valley, depression, hollow, plain
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rolling hills, steep hill, grassy hill
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#598
😱
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Horror
/ˈhɔːr.ər/
noun
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an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
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The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

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terror, fear, dread, nightmare
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delight, pleasure, joy, comfort
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horror movie, horror story, in horror
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#599
🚧
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Hindrance
/ˈhɪn.drəns/
noun
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a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
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The heavy rain proved to be a major hindrance to the outdoor wedding ceremony.

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obstacle, barrier, impediment, obstruction
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help, assistance, facilitation, support
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major hindrance, without hindrance, overcome hindrance
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#600
🏠
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Hospitality
/ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
noun
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the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
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The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.

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welcome, generosity, warmth, kindness
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hostility, rudeness, coldness, inhospitality
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warm hospitality, hospitality industry, show hospitality
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