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Exam: IELTS

hurtfulness

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈhɜrtfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing pain or distress to someone.

Example: The hurtfulness of his words made her cry.

hurtle

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtl/

KK: /ˈhɜr.təl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move very quickly and often in a way that makes a loud noise.

Example: The car hurtled down the highway at an incredible speed.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something with a lot of force or speed.

Example: He hurtled the ball across the field.

husbandry

IPA: /ˈhʌzbəndri/

KK: /ˈhʌzbəndri/

noun

Definition: The practice of managing and taking care of crops and animals for farming; it involves breeding livestock and growing plants.

Example: Sustainable husbandry practices help protect the environment while producing food.

hushed

IPA: /hʌʃt/

KK: /hʌʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of being very quiet or silent, often to create a calm or peaceful atmosphere.

Example: The room was hushed as everyone listened to the speaker.

verb

Definition: To make someone or something quiet or silent.

Example: She hushed the children so they could hear the story better.

hushedly

IPA: /ˈhʌʃədli/

KK: /hʌʃədli/

adverb

Definition: In a quiet or soft manner, often to avoid being heard.

Example: She spoke hushedly so that no one else could hear their conversation.

hyaloid

IPA: /ˈhaɪəˌlɔɪd/

KK: /haɪəˌlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a glassy or transparent appearance.

Example: The hyaloid membrane is important for eye health due to its clear structure.

hyaloplasm

IPA: //haɪəˈplæzəm//

KK: /haɪəˈplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The clear liquid part of a cell's cytoplasm, which is different from the solid parts and structures within the cell.

Example: The hyaloplasm plays a crucial role in maintaining the cell's shape and function.

hyaluronidase

IPA: //haɪˌæl.jʊəˈrɪn.ə.deɪz//

KK: /haɪˌæl.jʊəˈrɪn.ə.deɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down a substance called hyaluronic acid in the body, making it easier for fluids to move through tissues.

Example: Doctors sometimes use hyaluronidase to help with the absorption of medications in the body.

hybrid

IPA: /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

KK: /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of thing that is made from two different sources or kinds, often referring to plants or animals that come from different breeds or species.

Example: The new car model is a hybrid that uses both gasoline and electricity for power.

hybridism

IPA: /ˈhaɪbrɪdɪzəm/

KK: /ˈhaɪbrɪdɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The process or state of creating something that is a mix of different elements, often from different sources or types.

Example: The hybridism of the new plant species resulted from careful cross-breeding of two different varieties.

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