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Emoji
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#4081
🚫
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heretic
/ˈhɛrətɪk/
noun
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a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
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The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas. |
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nonconformist, dissenter, rebel, skeptic
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believer, conformist, orthodox
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burned as heretic, called a heretic, religious heretic
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#4082
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heterogeneity
/ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/
noun
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the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
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The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique. |
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diversity, variety, multiplicity, assortment
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homogeneity, uniformity
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cultural heterogeneity, social heterogeneity, genetic heterogeneity, economic heterogeneity
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#4083
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heterodox
/ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/
adjective
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not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
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The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion. |
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unorthodox, unconventional, radical, nonconformist
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orthodox, conventional, traditional
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heterodox ideas, heterodox beliefs, heterodox approach, heterodox theory
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#4084
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hesitation
/ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
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the act of pausing or being uncertain before doing something
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After a moment’s hesitation, he answered the question. |
without hesitation |
to do something immediately and confidently
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pause, reluctance, uncertainty, doubt
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certainty, confidence, decisiveness
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moment of hesitation, slight hesitation, hesitation in voice, hesitation before action
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#4085
🤔
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hesitant
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/
adjective
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uncertain or unwilling to do something quickly; showing doubt or reluctance
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She was hesitant to accept the job offer without more information. |
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uncertain, reluctant, cautious, unsure, doubtful
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confident, certain, decisive
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hesitant to speak, hesitant response, hesitant smile, hesitant approach
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#4086
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hesitancy
/ˈhɛzɪtənsi/
noun
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The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
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His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence. |
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uncertainty, reluctance, wavering, doubt
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certainty, eagerness, assurance
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hesitancy to act, show hesitancy, overcome hesitancy
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#4087
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hesitance
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noun
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The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
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Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision. |
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reluctance, indecision, doubt, hesitation
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confidence, decisiveness
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show hesitance, express hesitance, overcome hesitance
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#4088
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herpetologist
/ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/
noun
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A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
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The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest. |
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zoologist, reptile scientist, amphibian researcher
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layperson, non-scientist
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famous herpetologist, research herpetologist, expert herpetologist
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#4089
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hernia
/ˈhɜːrniə/
noun
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A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
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The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia. |
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rupture, protrusion, bulge, displacement
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intact tissue, normal condition
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inguinal hernia, abdominal hernia, treat hernia, hernia surgery
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#4090
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hermitage
/ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/
noun
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A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
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The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest. |
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retreat, sanctuary, refuge, monastery, cloister
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city, society, community
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remote hermitage, mountain hermitage, forest hermitage, secluded hermitage
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#4091
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hermit
/ˈhɜːrmɪt/
noun
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A person who lives alone and apart from society, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
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The old hermit lived in a cave for decades. |
hermit crab |
A type of crab that lives in discarded shells for protection.
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recluse, loner, ascetic, solitary, anchorite
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socialite, extrovert, companion
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religious hermit, cave hermit, hermit lifestyle
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#4092
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hermetically
/hərˈmɛtɪkli/
adverb
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In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
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The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness. |
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airtightly, securely, tightly, completely
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loosely, openly
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hermetically sealed, hermetically closed
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#4093
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hermetic
/hərˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
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Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
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The medicine was kept in a hermetic container. |
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airtight, sealed, closed, watertight, impenetrable
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open, leaky, permeable
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hermetic seal, hermetic container, hermetic closure
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#4094
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heritage
/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
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Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions passed down from previous generations.
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The castle is an important part of the country's heritage. |
cultural heritage |
The traditions, customs, and artifacts of a community passed down through generations.
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legacy, tradition, inheritance, patrimony, birthright
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loss, dispossession
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cultural heritage, national heritage, rich heritage, heritage site
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#4095
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heretical
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
adjective
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Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
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The priest condemned the book as heretical. |
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unorthodox, dissenting, radical, untraditional, nonconformist
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orthodox, accepted, traditional
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heretical views, heretical ideas, heretical beliefs
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#4096
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hem
/hɛm/
noun/verb
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hemmed
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hemmed
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hems
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hemming
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the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
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She hemmed the dress to make it shorter. |
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to hesitate or be indecisive in speech or action
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border, edge, seam, stitch
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tear, rip
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dress hem, hem the skirt, hemmed edge, hem stitching
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#4097
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heresy
/ˈhɛrəsi/
noun
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belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
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In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely. |
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unorthodoxy, dissent, blasphemy, heterodoxy
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orthodoxy, belief, conformity
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religious heresy, charge of heresy, commit heresy
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#4098
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hereditary
/həˈrɛdəˌtɛri/
adjective
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passed from parents to their children through genes or by inheritance.
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Diabetes can be a hereditary condition. |
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genetic, inherited, familial, ancestral
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acquired, noninherited
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hereditary disease, hereditary title, hereditary traits
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#4099
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hereafter
/ˌhɪərˈæftər/
adverb/noun
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from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
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Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically. |
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from now on, henceforth, in the future, afterlife
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before, past
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life hereafter, hereafter referred, hereafter mentioned
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#4100
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herd
/hɜːrd/
noun/verb
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herded
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herded
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herds
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herding
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a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
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The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen. |
herd mentality |
the tendency for people to be influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors.
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flock, group, drove, pack, crowd
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individual, solitary
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herd of cattle, herd of elephants, herd animals, herd mentality
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#4101
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herculean
/ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/
adjective
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Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
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It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster. |
Herculean effort |
An extraordinary effort requiring immense strength or determination.
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arduous, demanding, strenuous, monumental, tough
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easy, simple, effortless
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herculean task, herculean effort, herculean challenge
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#4102
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herbivorous
/hɜːrˈbɪvərəs/
adjective
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Feeding only on plants.
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Cows are herbivorous animals that eat only grass and plants. |
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plant-eating, vegetarian, graminivorous
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carnivorous, omnivorous
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herbivorous diet, herbivorous species, herbivorous animals
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#4103
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herbicide
/ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/
noun
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A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
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Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds. |
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weedkiller, pesticide, defoliant
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fertilizer, nutrient
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apply herbicide, herbicide resistance, herbicide spray
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#4104
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herbarium
/hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/
noun
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A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
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The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education. |
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plant collection, botanical archive, specimen collection
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wild plants, natural growth
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herbarium collection, herbarium specimen, botanical herbarium
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#4105
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herbaceous
/hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/
adjective
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Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
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The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer. |
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leafy, green, grassy, non-woody
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woody, shrubby
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herbaceous plants, herbaceous border, herbaceous vegetation
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#4106
📯
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herald
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noun/verb
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heralded
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heralded
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heralds
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heralding
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A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
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The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring. |
herald of change |
A sign or messenger that something new is about to begin.
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messenger, announcer, forerunner, harbinger
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follower, successor, conceal
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herald of spring, herald a new era, herald of hope, herald good news
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#4107
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heptarchy
/ˈhɛptɑːrki/
noun
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A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
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The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England. |
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seven kingdoms, confederation, alliance
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monarchy, unity, empire
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Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, English heptarchy, seven rulers
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#4108
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heptagon
/ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/
noun
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A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
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The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board. |
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seven-sided figure, polygon, shape
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circle, triangle, square
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regular heptagon, seven-sided heptagon, geometric heptagon
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#4109
🐓
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henpeck
/ˈhɛnˌpɛk/
verb
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henpecked
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henpecked
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henpecks
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henpecking
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To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
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He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife. |
henpecked husband |
A man who is excessively controlled by his wife.
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nag, scold, criticize, dominate
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support, encourage, praise
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henpecked husband, constantly henpeck, henpeck by wife
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#4110
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hemorrhage
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noun/verb
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hemorrhaged
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hemorrhaged
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hemorrhages
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hemorrhaging
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A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
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The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage. |
financial hemorrhage |
A situation where money is being lost rapidly and uncontrollably.
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bleeding, blood loss, outflow, discharge, effusion
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clotting, coagulation, stoppage
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severe hemorrhage, internal hemorrhage, hemorrhage control, massive hemorrhage
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