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Topic: Emotions

hesitate

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pause before doing something because you are unsure or uncertain.

Example: She hesitated before answering the question.

hesitater

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtə/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is unsure or slow to make a decision.

Example: She is a hesitater when it comes to making big choices.

hesitatingly

IPA: /hɛˈzɪteɪtɪŋli/

KK: /hɛˈzɪteɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or indecision before acting or speaking.

Example: She spoke hesitatingly, unsure of how her words would be received.

hesitation

IPA: /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A delay or pause in making a decision or speaking, often because of uncertainty or doubt.

Example: She showed hesitation before answering the difficult question.

hideous

IPA: /ˈhɪdiəs/

KK: /ˈhɪdiəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is extremely ugly or offensive to look at; very unpleasant or shocking.

Example: The hideous monster scared all the children in the village.

hideously

IPA: /hɪˈdiəsli/

KK: /ˈhɪdiəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a very ugly or unpleasant way; extremely.

Example: The monster looked hideously deformed, frightening everyone who saw it.

hideousness

IPA: /hɪˈdiəsnəs/

KK: /hɪˈdiəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very ugly or unpleasant to look at.

Example: The hideousness of the abandoned building shocked everyone who passed by.

hiding

IPA: /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of keeping something out of sight or not letting it be seen.

Example: The cat was in a state of hiding under the bed during the storm.

verb

Definition: To put oneself or something in a place where it cannot be seen or found.

Example: The cat is hiding under the bed.

high

IPA: /haɪ/

KK: /haɪ/

adjective

Definition: Having a great distance from the bottom to the top; elevated or tall in position or level.

Example: The mountain is very high, making it difficult to climb.

adverb

Definition: In a position or level that is far above the ground or a reference point; also means to a great degree or amount.

Example: The kite flew high in the sky, dancing with the clouds.

noun

Definition: A state or condition of being elevated or at a greater level, often referring to temperature, pressure, or emotional state.

Example: The summer heat reached an all-time high, making it the hottest season on record.

hilar

IPA: /hɪˈlɑːr/

KK: /hɪˈlɑr/

adjective

Definition: Related to a small area or opening in a structure, often in a biological context.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of the hilar region in the lungs.

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