Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
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2 of101 Good /
Busy
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Hasten -
To move or act quickly.
The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.
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3 of101 Bad /
Confused
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Hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
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4 of101 Other /
Desire
verb
hanker -
Feel a strong desire for or to do something
Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.
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5 of101 Bad /
Aggressive
noun
henchman -
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.
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6 of101 Bad /
Dishonest
noun
hypocrite -
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite
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7 of101 Bad /
Bad
adjective
harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
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8 of101 Other /
Entice
noun
hawker -
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
The hawker shouted loud enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.
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9 of101 Bad /
Disorganized
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Hasty -
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
The judge told the jury and the lawyers that they should take their time reviewing the testimony, and they should avoid making a hasty judgment.
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10 of101 Bad /
Afraid
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Horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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11 of101 Bad /
Stupid
noun
hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
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12 of101 Bad /
Mistake
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Humbling -
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.
