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Exam: IELTS

handy

IPA: /ˈhændi/

KK: /ˈhændi/

adjective

Definition: Easy to use or convenient; something that is useful and readily accessible.

Example: I always keep a handy tool in my kitchen for quick repairs.

hanker

IPA: /ˈhæŋkər/

KK: /ˈhæŋkər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a strong and often persistent desire for something.

Example: She began to hanker for a change in her life after years of routine.

hankering

IPA: /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong and persistent desire for something, often something that is difficult to obtain.

Example: She had a hankering for adventure and wanted to travel the world.

verb

Definition: To have a strong desire or longing for something.

Example: She had a hankering for chocolate cake after dinner.

hantavirus

IPA: /ˈhæntəˌvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈhæn.təˌvaɪ.rəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is carried by rodents and can cause serious illnesses in humans, including severe respiratory infections and hemorrhagic fever.

Example: Hantavirus can be transmitted to humans through contact with rodent droppings or urine.

haphazard

IPA: /hæpˈhæzəd/

KK: /hæpˈhæzərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done in a random or careless way without any planning or organization.

Example: The books were stacked in a haphazard manner on the shelf.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not planned or organized, often resulting in a lack of order or randomness.

Example: The books were stacked haphazardly on the shelf, making it hard to find anything.

noun

Definition: A situation or occurrence that happens by chance without any planning or organization.

Example: The project was completed in a haphazard manner, leading to many mistakes.

haphazardly

IPA: /hæpˈhæzədli/

KK: /hæpˈhæzərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not planned or organized, often resulting in a lack of order or care.

Example: The papers were scattered haphazardly across the desk.

haphazardness

IPA: /hæpˈhæz.ərd.nəs/

KK: /hæpˈhæzərdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being random or without a clear plan or organization.

Example: The haphazardness of the project led to many mistakes and confusion among the team members.

hapless

IPA: /ˈhæpləs/

KK: /ˈhæpləs/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is unlucky or unfortunate, often experiencing bad luck or misfortune.

Example: The hapless traveler lost his luggage and missed his flight.

haplessly

IPA: /ˈhæpləsli/

KK: /ˈhæpləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows bad luck or misfortune; unfortunately.

Example: She haplessly tripped over her own feet during the dance.

haplessness

IPA: /ˈhæpləsnəs/

KK: /ˈhæpləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being unfortunate or unlucky, often resulting in misfortune or bad luck.

Example: His haplessness in finding a job made him feel discouraged.

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