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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

horrifyingly

IPA: /həˈrɪfəˌɪŋli/

KK: /hɔːrɪfaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great fear or shock.

Example: The movie was horrifyingly realistic, making everyone in the audience scream.

hortative

IPA: /hɔːˈtɔːrətɪv/

KK: /hɔrˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Encouraging or urging someone to take action or do something.

Example: The teacher's hortative speech inspired the students to work harder.

hortatively

IPA: /hɔːrˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /hɔːrˈteɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that encourages or urges someone to take action or do something.

Example: The teacher spoke hortatively, inspiring her students to pursue their dreams.

hortatory

IPA: /hɔːrˈtɔːtəri/

KK: /hɔrˈtɔtəri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that encourages or urges people to take action or to do something, often in a persuasive way.

Example: The teacher gave a hortatory speech to motivate the students before the exam.

hospitalist

IPA: /ˈhɒspɪtəlɪst/

KK: /ˈhɑːspɪtəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on the treatment and care of patients who are staying in a hospital.

Example: The hospitalist coordinated the care for all the patients in the ward.

hostage

IPA: /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A person who is captured and held by someone, often in a dangerous situation, to ensure that certain demands are met.

Example: The police negotiated for the safe release of the hostage.

hostile

IPA: /ˈhɒstaɪl/

KK: /ˈhɑːstəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing anger or dislike towards someone or something; unfriendly or aggressive.

Example: The hostile crowd shouted at the players after the game.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is unfriendly or aggressive, often seen as an enemy.

Example: The hostile approached with a threatening demeanor, making everyone feel uneasy.

hostilely

IPA: /ˈhɒstɪli/

KK: /ˈhɑstɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows anger or dislike; unfriendly or aggressive.

Example: The two countries spoke hostilely during the negotiations.

hostility

IPA: /hɒsˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /hɑstɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being unfriendly or having a strong dislike towards someone or something.

Example: There was a lot of hostility between the two rival teams during the match.

hotbed

IPA: /ˈhɒt.bɛd/

KK: /hɑtˌbɛd/

noun

Definition: A place or situation that encourages or supports the rapid growth or development of something, often something negative or undesirable.

Example: The city became a hotbed of innovation and creativity, attracting many young entrepreneurs.

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