noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

hassle - Irritating inconvenience

Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.

noun

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Good / Calm

haven - A place of safety or refuge

Trying to get away from the bitter cold, the lone cabin seemed to be a perfect haven to Martha.

verb

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Good / Smart

Url

heed - To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.

The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

verb

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Other / Fast

Url

hasten - To move or act quickly.

The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.

noun

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Other / Sound

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hiss - A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

Url

heartbroken - Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.

Billy was heartbroken when his dog Bruno passed away, and he spent a lot of time alone in the park..

adjective

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Good / Busy

Url

headlong - Done in a rush without thinking carefully.

His chance of success was not good, because in his excitement, he dove headlong into the project without a plan.

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Other / Inward

Url

hint - A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.

After a difficult 30 minutes in front of the group, my manager gave me a hint on how to improve my presentation.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

harried - To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others

Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.

noun

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Bad / Pain

Url

hardship - Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.

Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.