Set H Flashcards

1
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halt (verb)

A

to stop

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2
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harbour (noun)

A

port for boats and ships

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3
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harbour (verb)

A

to keep hidden:

You may become bitter and resentful if you harbour a grudge.

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4
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hasty (adjective)

A

speedy, hurried

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5
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heroic (adjective)

A

courageous, very brave:

The rescue of the stranded climbers was a heroic act.

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6
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hoax (noun)

A

trick

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7
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hollow (adjective)

A

empty

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8
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humble (adjective)

A

modest, not a show-off:

Despite achieving the highest marks in his exams, James was humble when he received his school prize.

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9
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hygienic (adjective)

A

clean

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