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Topic: Beliefs

humblest

IPA: /ˈhʌmblɪst/

KK: /ˈhʌmblɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most modest or unassuming person or thing; showing a lack of pride or arrogance.

Example: Despite his success, he remained the humblest of all the winners.

humbuggery

IPA: //hʌmˈbʌɡəri//

KK: /hʌmˈbʌɡəri/

noun

Definition: The act of deceiving or tricking someone, often for personal gain.

Example: The politician's humbuggery was exposed when the truth came out about his false promises.

humility

IPA: /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /hjuˈmɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of oneself.

Example: Her humility made her a beloved leader among her peers.

hunch

IPA: /hʌntʃ/

KK: /hʌntʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bend or curve one's body forward, often in a way that makes the person or animal look smaller or more compact.

Example: The cat hunched in a corner, trying to stay warm.

noun

Definition: A strong feeling or intuition about something, often without any logical reasoning.

Example: I had a hunch that it would rain today, even though the forecast said it wouldn't.

transitive verb

Definition: To bend or draw up into a rounded shape, often by pushing or shoving something.

Example: He hunched his shoulders to protect himself from the cold wind.

huppah

IPA: /ˈhʊpə/

KK: /hʊpə/

noun

Definition: A canopy under which a Jewish couple stands during their wedding ceremony, symbolizing their new home together.

Example: The couple stood beneath the huppah as they exchanged their vows.

hybris

IPA: /ˈhaɪbrɪs/

KK: /ˈhaɪbrɪs/

noun

Definition: A variant spelling of a word that describes excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall or misfortune.

Example: His hybris led him to ignore the warnings of his advisors, resulting in a disastrous decision.

hydromancy

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒmənsi/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒmənsi/

noun

Definition: A method of predicting the future by observing water or its movements.

Example: In ancient times, people practiced hydromancy to seek guidance and answers.

hypercautious

IPA: //haɪpərˈkɔːʃəs//

KK: /haɪpərˈkɔːʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Being extremely careful and avoiding risks, often to an excessive degree.

Example: His hypercautious nature made him double-check every detail before making a decision.

hyperconscious

IPA: //haɪpərˈkɒnʃəs//

KK: /haɪpərˈkɒnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Being very aware of one's thoughts, feelings, or surroundings, often to an intense degree.

Example: She felt hyperconscious of her surroundings during the presentation, noticing every little detail.

hypercritic

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrˌkrɪtɪk//

KK: /haɪˈpɜrˌkrɪtɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who is overly critical and finds fault in everything.

Example: The hypercritic never seems satisfied with any performance, always pointing out flaws.

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