Lesson 136
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Lesson 136 - Mask Toggle

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#4051
🌑
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heathenish
/ˈhiːðənɪʃ/
adjective
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Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
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They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.

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pagan, irreligious, uncivilized, barbaric
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civilized, religious
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heathenish behavior, heathenish practices, heathenish rituals
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#4052
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helmet
/ˈhɛl.mət/
noun
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a hard protective hat worn to protect the head
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The rider put on his helmet before starting the motorcycle.

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headgear, hardhat, cap, protective hat
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bare head, uncovered
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wear helmet, safety helmet, motorcycle helmet, protective helmet
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#4053
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helm
/hɛlm/
noun
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a position of leadership or the steering apparatus of a ship
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After years of service, she finally took the helm of the company.

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at the helm

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in control or in charge of something
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control, leadership, command, tiller
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subordination, follower
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at the helm, take the helm, helm of the ship, company helm
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#4054
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heirloom
/ˈɛər.luːm/
noun
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a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
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The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.

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inheritance, legacy, patrimony, relic
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new item, disposable item
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family heirloom, treasured heirloom, precious heirloom, antique heirloom
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#4055
😈
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heinous
/ˈheɪ.nəs/
adjective
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extremely wicked, deeply offensive, or shockingly evil
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The dictator was condemned for his heinous crimes against humanity.

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atrocious, monstrous, horrific, vile, egregious
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noble, admirable, good
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heinous crime, heinous act, heinous offense, heinous deed
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#4056
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heifer
/ˈhɛfər/
noun
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a young cow that has not borne a calf
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The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

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young cow, calf, bovine
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bull, ox
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raise a heifer, dairy heifer, heifer calf
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#4057
🚶‍♂️
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hegira
/ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/
noun
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a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
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The refugees began their hegira across the desert.

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exodus, flight, escape, migration
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arrival, stay
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hegira from danger, long hegira, desert hegira
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#4058
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hegemony
/hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/
noun
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leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
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The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

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dominance, supremacy, authority, control, power
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subordination, weakness, inferiority
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political hegemony, cultural hegemony, economic hegemony
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#4059
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heedless
/ˈhiːdləs/
adjective
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showing a reckless lack of care or attention
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He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.

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careless, reckless, inattentive, negligent
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careful, cautious, attentive
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heedless behavior, heedless actions, heedless disregard
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#4060
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heed
/hiːd/
verb
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heeded
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heeded
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heeds
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heeding
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to pay attention to; to take notice of
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You should heed the teacher's advice.

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heed the call

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to respond to or take notice of an appeal or demand
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notice, observe, mind, regard, attend
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ignore, disregard, neglect
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heed advice, heed warning, heed call, heed instructions
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#4061
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hedonist
/ˈhiːdənɪst/
noun
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A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
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She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.

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pleasure-seeker, epicure, sensualist, sybarite
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ascetic, puritan
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true hedonist, modern hedonist, lifestyle of a hedonist
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#4062
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hedonism
/ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/
noun
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The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
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The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.

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self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, sensualism, luxury
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asceticism, self-denial, restraint
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modern hedonism, pure hedonism, philosophy of hedonism
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#4063
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hedge
/hɛdʒ/
noun, verb
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hedged
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hedged
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hedges
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hedging
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A fence or boundary formed by closely planted shrubs; also, to limit or qualify a statement.
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They planted a hedge around the garden for privacy.

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hedge your bets

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To reduce risk by choosing several options instead of relying on one.
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fence, boundary, barrier, safeguard
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exposure, openness
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hedge fund, hedge your bets, tall hedge, hedge against
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#4064
😡
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hector
/ˈhɛktər/
verb
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hectored
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hectored
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hectors
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hectoring
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To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
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The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.

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bully, intimidate, browbeat, domineer
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encourage, support, assist
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hector into, constantly hector, hectoring tone
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#4065
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heckler
/ˈhɛklər/
noun
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A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
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The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

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disrupter, interrupter, agitator, critic, protester
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supporter, admirer
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angry heckler, disruptive heckler, silence the heckler
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#4066
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havoc
/ˈhævək/
noun
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widespread destruction or disorder
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The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages.

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wreak havoc

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to cause great damage or chaos
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devastation, destruction, chaos, ruin, mayhem
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order, peace, harmony
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wreak havoc, cause havoc, havoc on the economy, havoc of war
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#4067
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heartrending
/ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/
adjective
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Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
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The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

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moving, touching, heartbreaking, poignant, distressing
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comforting, uplifting
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heartrending story, heartrending cry, heartrending scene
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#4068
❤️
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hearten
/ˈhɑːrtən/
verb
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heartened
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heartened
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heartens
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heartening
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To give courage, confidence, or hope.
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The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.

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encourage, inspire, cheer, uplift
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discourage, dishearten
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hearten by, hearten someone, hearten the team
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#4069
👂
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hearken
/ˈhɑːrkən/
verb
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hearkened
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hearkened
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hearkens
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hearkening
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To listen attentively; to give heed.
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He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.

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listen, attend, heed, observe
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ignore, neglect
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hearken to, hearken back, hearken carefully
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#4070
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healthy
/ˈhɛlθi/
adjective
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Being in good physical or mental condition; promoting good health.
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She follows a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly.

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healthy competition

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A form of competition that is fair and encourages improvement.
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fit, strong, well, robust, sound
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ill, sick, weak
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healthy lifestyle, healthy diet, healthy relationship, healthy environment
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#4071
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healthful
/ˈhɛlθfəl/
adjective
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Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
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A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

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wholesome, nutritious, beneficial, salubrious
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unhealthy, harmful, injurious
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healthful diet, healthful lifestyle, healthful exercise
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#4072
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heady
/ˈhɛdi/
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Exciting or intoxicating; having a strong or exhilarating effect.
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The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room.

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intoxicating, thrilling, exciting, stimulating
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dull, boring, depressing
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heady aroma, heady excitement, heady atmosphere
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#4073
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headstrong
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/
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Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
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The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

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stubborn, willful, obstinate, determined
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obedient, flexible, compliant
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headstrong child, headstrong attitude, headstrong personality
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#4074
🏃‍♂️
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headlong
/ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/
adverb
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With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
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She rushed headlong into the new project.

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recklessly, hastily, rashly, precipitously
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thoughtfully, cautiously
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rush headlong, plunge headlong, headlong flight
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#4075
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headfirst
/ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/
adverb
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With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
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He dived headfirst into the pool.

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recklessly, impulsively, rashly, hurriedly
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cautiously, carefully
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dive headfirst, jump headfirst, plunge headfirst
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#4076
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hazy
/ˈheɪzi/
adjective
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Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.
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The mountains looked hazy in the morning light.

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a hazy memory

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a memory that is unclear or vague
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foggy, misty, blurry, unclear, vague
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clear, bright, distinct
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hazy sky, hazy morning, hazy view, hazy memory
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#4077
☣️
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hazardous
/ˈhæzərdəs/
adjective
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Involving risk or danger.
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The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals.

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dangerous, risky, unsafe, perilous, harmful
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safe, secure, harmless
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hazardous materials, hazardous waste, hazardous conditions, hazardous chemicals
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#4078
⚠️
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hazard
/ˈhæzərd/
noun
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A danger or risk.
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Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace.

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at your own hazard

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at your own risk or responsibility
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danger, risk, threat, peril, menace
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safety, security, protection
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fire hazard, safety hazard, health hazard, potential hazard
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#4079
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hawthorn
/ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
noun
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A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
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The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.

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shrub, tree, hedge, bush
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none, barren
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hawthorn bush, hawthorn hedge, blooming hawthorn, hawthorn flowers
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#4080
🪢
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hawser
/ˈhɔːzər/
noun
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A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
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The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.

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rope, cable, line, cord, towline
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thread, string
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heavy hawser, mooring hawser, tow hawser, secure with hawser
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