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noun

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Bad / Strange

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hillbilly - A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.

The hillbilly family made a store in Alabama, and its theme is that the families in rural America may not be sophisticated, but they have a big heart and close family ties.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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hobble - To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury

After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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hothead - Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first

Jack's nature was to be a hothead, and his therapist told him he must learn to act strategically and deliberately, or he might do things he would always regret.

noun

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Good / Busy

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hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

adjective

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Good / Big

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hifalutin - Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.

noun

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Good / Love

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hug - An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.

She gave him a warm hug when they met at the airport.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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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

noun

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Good / Exciting

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hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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horrific - Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.

The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.

verb

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Other / Fast

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hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

noun

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Bad / Old

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hovel - A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

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humdrum - Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.

For centuries, doing the laundry was a humdrum part of daily life, mainly for women.