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Exam: IELTS

hackneyed

IPA: /ˈhæknid/

KK: /ˈhæknid/

adjective

Definition: Something that is overused and lacks freshness or originality, making it dull or uninteresting.

Example: The movie was filled with hackneyed phrases that made it predictable.

hadron

IPA: /ˈhædrɒn/

KK: /ˈhædrən/

noun

Definition: A type of subatomic particle that is made up of quarks and interacts through the strong force.

Example: Protons and neutrons are examples of hadrons found in the nucleus of an atom.

haem

IPA: /hiːm/

KK: /hɛm/

noun

Definition: A part of hemoglobin that helps carry oxygen in the blood, made of iron and a special structure called a porphyrin ring.

Example: The haem in red blood cells is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

haematal

IPA: //ˈhiːməˌtæl//

KK: /hɛˈmætəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the blood vessels or the blood itself.

Example: The haematal system plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

haematic

IPA: /hɪˈmætɪk/

KK: /hɪˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to blood or has an effect on blood.

Example: The doctor explained the haematic properties of the new medication.

haemic

IPA: /ˈhiːmɪk/

KK: /ˈhimɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting the blood or blood vessels.

Example: The doctor explained that the haemic condition required immediate treatment.

hafnium

IPA: //ˈhæf.ni.əm//

KK: /ˈhæf.ni.əm/

noun

Definition: A shiny, silver-colored metal that is used in various applications, including nuclear reactors and making certain types of filaments.

Example: Hafnium is often used in control rods for nuclear reactors due to its ability to absorb neutrons.

haggard

IPA: /ˈhæɡərd/

KK: /ˈhæɡərd/

adjective

Definition: Looking very tired and worn out, often because of stress or lack of sleep.

Example: After working late every night for a week, she looked haggard and needed a break.

noun

Definition: A type of adult hawk that has been captured for training or is caught in the wild.

Example: The falconer trained the haggard to hunt effectively.

haggardly

IPA: /ˈhæɡərdli/

KK: /ˈhæɡərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows signs of fatigue, exhaustion, or worry, often making someone look tired and worn out.

Example: After working all night, she looked at him haggardly, her eyes heavy with sleep.

haggardness

IPA: /ˈhæɡərdnəs/

KK: /ˈhæɡərdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of looking very tired and worn out, often due to stress or lack of sleep.

Example: After working long hours without rest, her haggardness was evident in her tired eyes.

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