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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

heedfulness

IPA: /ˈhiːd.fəl.nəs/

KK: /hid-fəl-nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful and paying attention to something important.

Example: Her heedfulness in planning the event ensured that everything went smoothly.

heedless

IPA: /ˈhiːdləs/

KK: /ˈhidləs/

adjective

Definition: Not paying attention or being careless about something.

Example: He was heedless of the warning signs on the road.

heedlessly

IPA: /ˈhiːd.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈhidlɪsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of care or attention to something important.

Example: He drove heedlessly through the busy streets, ignoring the traffic signals.

heedlessness

IPA: /ˈhiːdləsnəs/

KK: /ˈhidləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of not paying attention or being careless about something important.

Example: His heedlessness led to several mistakes in the project.

heftily

IPA: /ˈhɛf.tɪ.li/

KK: /ˈhɛf.tɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is heavy or substantial; with a lot of weight or force.

Example: He heftily lifted the box onto the shelf without any help.

hegemon

IPA: /hɪˈdʒɛmən/

KK: /hɛˈdʒɛmən/

noun

Definition: A person or group that has a dominant influence or control over others, especially in political or social contexts.

Example: The country emerged as a hegemon in the region, influencing the policies of its neighbors.

hegemonic

IPA: /hɪˈdʒɛmənɪk/

KK: /hɪˈdʒɛmənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the dominance or leadership of one group over others, especially in social, political, or economic contexts.

Example: The country's hegemonic influence in the region has shaped its political landscape.

hegemony

IPA: /hɪˈdʒɛməni/

KK: /hɪˈdʒɛməni/

noun

Definition: The control or influence that one group or country has over others, often in a political or cultural context.

Example: The country's hegemony in the region has led to significant changes in local policies.

hegira

IPA: /hɪˈdʒɪərə/

KK: /həˈdʒɪrə/

noun

Definition: A journey taken to escape from danger or an undesirable situation, often associated with the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D.

Example: The refugees undertook a hegira to find safety from the conflict in their homeland.

heighten

IPA: /ˈhaɪtən/

KK: /haɪtən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase in height or intensity; to become greater or more intense.

Example: The excitement in the room began to heighten as the concert approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something higher or to increase its level or amount.

Example: The new policy is expected to heighten awareness about environmental issues.

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