Starts with letter "H"

Question 1

habitat

(ˈha-bə-ˌtat)

Answer 1

the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
Example: “Another idea is to spray a vaccine into caves or other bat habitats.”

естественная среда

Question 2

handful

(ˈhan(d)-ˌfu̇l)

Answer 2

as much or as many as the hand will grasp; a small quantity or number
Example: “The children collected seashells by the handful.”

горстка

Question 3

handle

(ˈhan-dᵊl)

Answer 3

a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand; to manage with the hands
Example: “He held the shovel by the handle.” “He handles his motorcycle well.”

ручка, обращаться

Question 4

hardly

(ˈhärd-lē)

Answer 4

used to emphasize a minimal amount or degree; almost not
Example: “The changes in service have hardly been noticed.”

едва ли, вряд ли

Question 5

headquarters

(ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tərz)

Answer 5

a place from which a commander performs the functions of command
Example: “Commodity Futures Trading Commission headquarters in Washington.”

штаб

Question 6

heavily

(ˈhe-və-lē)

Answer 6

to a great degree (severely)
Example: “Our flowers were heavily damaged by a late spring frost.”

тяжело

Question 7

heel

(ˈhēl)

Answer 7

the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch
Example: “We donned our wellington boots and carried our high heels.”

пятка, каблук

Question 8

heritage

(ˈher-ə-tij)

Answer 8

property that descends to an heir
Example: “This farm is my heritage from my father, as it was for him from his father”

наследство

Question 9

highlight

(ˈhī-ˌlīt)

Answer 9

something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest; to throw a strong light on
Example: “Our trip was highlighted by a great jazz concert we attended.”

изюминка, выделять

Question 10

hip

(ˈhip)

Answer 10

thigh; very fashionable
Example: “She knows how to get into all of the hippest clubs and restaurants.”

бедро, модный

Question 11

hire

(ˈhī(-ə)r)

Answer 11

payment for the temporary use of something; to engage the personal services of for a set sum
Examples: “The company has a few new hires.” “We hired someone to clean the office once a week.”

прокат, нанимать

Question 12

host

(ˈhōst)

Answer 12

army; a great number; a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
Example: “The host will make sure guests are comfortable and get what they need.”

войско, множество, ведущий

Question 13

household

(ˈhau̇s-ˌhōld)

Answer 13

those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family
Example: “At that time, not many households had telephones.”

семья, хозяйство

Question 14

housing

(ˈhau̇-ziŋ)

Answer 14

dwellings provided for people (shelter, lodging)
Example: “The housing authority will have to undertake corrective actions in response to both reports.”

жильё