Lesson 141
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Lesson 141 - Mask Toggle

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#4201
🗳️
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hustings
/ˈhʌstɪŋz/
noun
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the political campaigning and speeches before an election
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The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

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on the hustings

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actively campaigning for election
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campaign, electioneering, canvassing, politics
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silence, inactivity
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on the hustings, hustings speech, hustings campaign
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#4202
🎶
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hymn
/hɪm/
noun
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A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
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The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.

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sing a hymn

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To sing a song of worship or praise
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chant, carol, anthem, psalm
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dirge, lament
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sing a hymn, church hymn, hymn book, hymn of praise
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#4203
🧼
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hygiene
/ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
noun
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Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
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Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.

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personal hygiene

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Practices that maintain cleanliness and health in daily life
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cleanliness, sanitation, health practices, sterility
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uncleanliness, dirtiness
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personal hygiene, dental hygiene, good hygiene, hygiene practices
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#4204
💦
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hydrous
/ˈhaɪdrəs/
adjective
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Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
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The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.

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aqueous, moist, watery, hydrated
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anhydrous, dry
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hydrous mineral, hydrous compound, hydrous salt, hydrous oxide
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#4205
💧
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hydrostatics
/ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/
noun
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The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
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Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.

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fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, fluid physics
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aerodynamics, gas dynamics
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hydrostatics principles, study of hydrostatics, hydrostatics equations, hydrostatics pressure
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#4206
🐕
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hydrophobia
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/
noun
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Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
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After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.

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fear of water, aquaphobia, rabies, dread of water
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comfort in water, aquaphilia
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suffer from hydrophobia, symptoms of hydrophobia, hydrophobia treatment
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#4207
🔬
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hydrometer
/haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/
noun
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An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
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The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.

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densimeter, gravimeter, measuring instrument, tester
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null, inaccurate tool
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use a hydrometer, hydrometer reading, calibrated hydrometer, hydrometer test
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#4208
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hydromechanics
/ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/
noun
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The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
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Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.

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fluid mechanics, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, engineering mechanics
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solid mechanics, statics
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principles of hydromechanics, hydromechanics course, applied hydromechanics, hydromechanics research
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#4209
⚡️
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hydroelectric
/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
adjective
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Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
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The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

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water-powered, renewable energy, hydropower, green energy
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fossil fuel, nonrenewable
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hydroelectric power, hydroelectric plant, hydroelectric dam, hydroelectric station
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#4210
🌊
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hydrodynamics
/ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
noun
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The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
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Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

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fluid mechanics, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, rheology
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statics, rigidity
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study of hydrodynamics, principles of hydrodynamics, hydrodynamics theory, hydrodynamics research
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#4211
💧⚙️
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hydraulic
/haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
adjective
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operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
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The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

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fluid-powered, liquid-driven, pressure-operated
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manual, mechanical
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hydraulic system, hydraulic pump, hydraulic pressure, hydraulic machine
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#4212
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hydra
/ˈhaɪdrə/
noun
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a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
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Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

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monster, serpent, menace, evil
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solution, cure
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hydra-headed problem, Greek hydra, defeat the hydra
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#4213
⚡🚗
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hybrid
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/
noun
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a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
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The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.

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mixture, blend, crossbreed, combination
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purebred, unmixed
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hybrid car, hybrid model, hybrid system, hybrid approach
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#4214
🏚️
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hut
/hʌt/
noun
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a small simple shelter or house
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They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

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shack, cabin, cottage, shelter
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mansion, palace
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wooden hut, mountain hut, small hut, hut village
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#4215
🏃
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hustle
/ˈhʌsəl/
verb
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hustled
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hustled
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hustles
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hustling
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to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
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She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

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the hustle and bustle

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busy and noisy activity
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rush, push, hurry, strive, bustle
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rest, relax, laze
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hustle for success, hustle hard, hustle culture, hustle and bustle
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#4216
😴
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humdrum
/ˈhʌmdrʌm/
adjective
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Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
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She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

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boring, dull, monotonous, tedious
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exciting, lively, interesting
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humdrum routine, humdrum job, humdrum existence
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#4217
🐎
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hussar
/hʊˈzɑːr/
noun
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a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
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The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.

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cavalryman, horseman, dragoon, lancer
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infantry, foot soldier
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Hungarian hussar, hussar regiment, brave hussar
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#4218
🐺
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husky
/ˈhʌski/
adjective
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deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
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He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.

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husky voice

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a low, rough, and often attractive tone of voice
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gruff, throaty, rough, deep
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clear, smooth
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husky voice, husky build, husky dog, husky tone
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#4219
🌽
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husk
/hʌsk/
noun
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the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
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The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.

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shell, rind, casing, covering, outer layer
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core, kernel
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corn husk, rice husk, coconut husk, dry husk
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#4220
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husbandry
/ˈhʌzbəndri/
noun
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the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; management and conservation of resources
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Modern husbandry practices focus on sustainability and animal welfare.

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animal husbandry

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the practice of breeding and raising livestock
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farming, agriculture, cultivation, breeding, ranching
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neglect, destruction
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animal husbandry, crop husbandry, scientific husbandry, modern husbandry
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#4221
👨‍👩‍👧
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husband
/ˈhʌzbənd/
noun
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A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
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Her husband is very supportive of her career.

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good husband

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A caring, responsible, and supportive spouse.
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spouse, partner, mate, groom, consort
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wife, bachelor, single
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loving husband, devoted husband, husband and wife
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#4222
🚗💨
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hurtle
/ˈhɜːrtl/
verb
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hurtled
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hurtled
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hurtles
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hurtling
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To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
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The car hurtled down the mountain road.

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rush, speed, zoom, race, dash
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crawl, lag, loiter
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hurtle down, hurtle through, hurtle towards
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#4223
🌀
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hurricane
/ˈhʌrɪkən/
noun
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A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
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The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

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ride out the hurricane

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To survive or endure a difficult or dangerous situation.
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storm, cyclone, typhoon, tempest, whirlwind
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calm, stillness, tranquility
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violent hurricane, hurricane season, hurricane warning
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#4224
🪨
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hurl
/hɜːrl/
verb
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hurled
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hurled
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hurls
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hurling
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To throw something with great force.
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The boy hurled a stone into the river.

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hurl insults

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To shout offensive or abusive words at someone.
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throw, fling, toss, launch, cast
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catch, hold, retain
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hurl a stone, hurl insults, hurl a ball
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#4225
🌱
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humus
/ˈhjuːməs/
noun
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The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
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The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

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compost, mulch, fertilizer, organic matter
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sand, gravel, clay
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rich humus, soil humus, layer of humus
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#4226
😂
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humor
/ˈhjuː.mər/
noun
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The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
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His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

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good sense of humor

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The ability to be funny and understand jokes.
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wit, comedy, fun, amusement, joviality
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seriousness, gloom
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sense of humor, dry humor, dark humor, use humor
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#4227
⛰️
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hummock
/ˈhʌm.ək/
noun
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A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
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The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.

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mound, hillock, knoll, rise
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valley, depression
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grassy hummock, sand hummock, ice hummock, small hummock
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#4228
🙏
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humility
/hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/
noun
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The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
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She accepted the award with grace and humility.

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false humility

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Pretending to be humble while actually being proud.
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modesty, meekness, humbleness, self-effacement
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pride, arrogance, conceit
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show humility, act with humility, display humility, great humility
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#4229
😔
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humiliate
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
verb
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humiliated
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humiliated
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humiliates
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humiliating
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To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.
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The teacher did not want to humiliate the student in front of the class.

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publicly humiliate

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To shame someone in front of others.
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embarrass, disgrace, shame, demean, degrade
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honor, praise, respect
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humiliate someone, feel humiliated, publicly humiliate, deeply humiliate
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#4230
💧
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humid
/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
adjective
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Having a high amount of water vapor in the air; damp or moist.
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The weather was hot and humid during the summer.

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humid climate

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A type of climate characterized by high moisture in the air.
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moist, damp, muggy, sultry, clammy
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dry, arid, parched
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humid air, humid climate, hot and humid, humid conditions
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