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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

harassment

IPA: /həˈræsmənt/

KK: /həˈræsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of repeatedly bothering or upsetting someone, often in a way that causes them distress or discomfort.

Example: She filed a complaint about the harassment she experienced at work.

harbinger

IPA: /ˈhɑːbɪndʒər/

KK: /ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that signals or shows that something is going to happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds were a harbinger of the storm to come.

transitive verb

Definition: To indicate that something is going to happen, often something important or significant.

Example: The dark clouds are a harbinger of the storm to come.

harborage

IPA: /ˈhɑːbərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A place where ships can find shelter and safety, or a safe place for someone to stay.

Example: The harbor provided a safe harborage for the fishing boats during the storm.

harborer

IPA: /ˈhɑːbərər/

KK: /ˈhɑrbərər/

noun

Definition: A person who provides shelter or refuge to someone, often in a secretive or illegal manner.

Example: The harborer of the fugitive was arrested by the police.

hardened

IPA: /ˈhɑːrdənd/

KK: /ˈhɑrdənd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is emotionally unfeeling or insensitive, often because of past experiences.

Example: After years of hardship, he became a hardened individual who rarely showed his feelings.

verb

Definition: To make or become firm, solid, or strong.

Example: The clay hardened after being baked in the oven.

hardening

IPA: /ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɑrdənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming firm or solid, often used in reference to materials or substances that change from a soft to a hard state.

Example: The hardening of the concrete took several hours before it was strong enough to support the structure.

hardheaded

IPA: /ˈhɑːrdˌhɛdɪd/

KK: /hɑrdˈhɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is stubborn and unwilling to change their mind or opinions, often focusing on practical matters.

Example: Despite the advice from his friends, he remained hardheaded about his decision to start a new business.

hardheadedly

IPA: /hɑːrdˈhɛdɪdli/

KK: /hɑrdˈhɛdɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows stubbornness or a refusal to change one's mind, often despite evidence or reason.

Example: She hardheadedly refused to listen to any advice, believing she was right.

hardheadedness

IPA: /hɑːrdˈhɛdədnəs/

KK: /hɑrdˈhɛdɪdˌnɛs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn or unwilling to change one's mind.

Example: Her hardheadedness often led to conflicts with her colleagues.

hardihood

IPA: /ˈhɑːrdɪhʊd/

KK: /ˈhɑr.dɪ.hʊd/

noun

Definition: The quality of being bold and daring, often showing courage or audacity, sometimes to the point of being disrespectful.

Example: His hardihood in challenging the authority impressed everyone around him.

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