A Kids’ Dictionary

Habit: Something you do often. I brush my teeth as a habit.

Hair: The strands growing on your head. Her hair is long and shiny.

Half: One of two equal parts. I ate half of the apple.

Hall: A long room or passage. We walked down the school hall.

Ham: Meat from a pig. I had a ham sandwich.

Hand: The part at the end of your arm. Raise your hand to answer.

Handle: The part you hold. Hold the handle of the door.

Hang: To attach something at the top. Hang your coat on the hook.

Happy: Feeling joy. I am happy today.

Hard: Not soft; difficult. The rock is hard.

Harm: To hurt someone or something. Do not harm animals.

Hat: Something you wear on your head. He wore a red hat.

Hate: To strongly dislike. I hate waking up early.

Have: To own or hold. I have a new toy.

Hawk: A bird that hunts small animals. The hawk flies high.

Hay: Dried grass for animals. The horse eats hay.

Head: The top part of your body. She nodded her head.

Heal: To get better after injury. My cut will heal soon.

Health: Being strong and well. Eating fruits is good for health.

Hear: To listen with your ears. I can hear music.

Heart: The organ that pumps blood. My heart beats fast.

Heat: Warmth from fire or sun. The heat from the sun is strong.

Heavy: Having a lot of weight. The box is heavy.

Heel: The back part of your foot. My heel hurts.

Height: How tall something is. The height of the tree is big.

Hello: A greeting word. I said hello to my friend.

Help: To assist someone. Please help me with homework.

Hen: A female chicken. The hen laid an egg.

Here: In this place. Come here, please.

Hero: A brave person. The firefighter is a hero.

Hide: To put out of sight. Hide behind the tree.

High: Tall or far up. The kite flies high.

Hill: A small mountain. We climbed the hill.

Him: Refers to a boy or man. I gave him a gift.

Hip: The side of your body below the waist. She put her hands on her hips.

Hire: To pay someone to work. Dad will hire a painter.

His: Belonging to him. That is his book.

Hit: To strike something. Do not hit the ball too hard.

Hobby: Something you like to do. Reading is my hobby.

Hold: To keep in your hand. Hold my hand.

Hole: An empty space. The rabbit is in the hole.

Home: The place where you live. I love my home.

Honey: Sweet food made by bees. I like honey on bread.

Hope: To wish for something good. I hope it rains.

Horn: A hard pointed part on some animals. The goat has a horn.

Horse: A large animal you can ride. The horse runs fast.

Hospital: A place for sick people. She went to the hospital.

Hot: Having high heat. The soup is hot.

Hour: 60 minutes. I waited for one hour.

House: A building to live in. Our house is blue.

Huge: Very big. The elephant is huge.

Human: A person. Humans can think and talk.

Hum: To sing softly. She hums a song.

Hundred: The number 100. I have one hundred stickers.

Hungry: Wanting food. I am hungry after school.

Hunt: To look for animals to catch. The lion will hunt.

Hurry: To move fast. Hurry or we will be late.

Hurt: To feel pain. My leg hurts.

Hut: A small simple house. The farmer lives in a hut.

Hydrant: A pipe for water outside. The dog sat near the hydrant.

Haze: Light fog in the air. The haze covered the field.

Happen: To take place. What will happen next?

Harbor: A safe place for boats. The boats are in the harbor.

Hardly: Almost not. I could hardly see in the dark.

Harmful: Causing damage. Smoking is harmful.

Harvest: To gather crops. Farmers harvest rice.

Hatch: To come out of an egg. The chick will hatch soon.

Haul: To pull something heavy. They haul the cart.

Hawkish: Ready to fight. The hawkish leader spoke loudly.

Hazel: Light brown color. She has hazel eyes.

Heap: A pile. There is a heap of sand.

Heaven: A place believed to be above. The sky looks like heaven.

Hefty: Heavy and big. He carried a hefty bag.

Helmet: A hard hat for safety. Wear a helmet while biking.

Helpful: Giving help. She is helpful at school.

Herb: A plant used for flavor. Mint is a herb.

Herd: A group of animals. A herd of cows walked by.

Hesitate: To pause before doing. Do not hesitate to ask.

Hiccup: A sudden sound from your throat. I had a hiccup.

Highlight: To make something stand out. Highlight the answer.

Hilarious: Very funny. The joke was hilarious.

Hinder: To slow down. Rain can hinder play.

Hint: A small clue. She gave me a hint.

Hiss: The sound a snake makes. The snake will hiss.

Hollow: Empty inside. The tree is hollow.

Honest: Telling the truth. Be honest with me.

Honor: To show respect. We honor our teachers.

Hook: A curved piece for hanging. Hang it on the hook.

Hop: To jump on one foot. The bunny can hop.

Horizon: Where sky meets land. The sun sets on the horizon.

Host: A person who invites guests. She is the party host.

Howl: A long loud cry. The wolf will howl.

Hug: To hold close. Give me a hug.

Humble: Not proud. He is humble about winning.

Humid: Wet air. It is humid today.

Humor: Something funny. I like her humor.

Hunger: The need for food. Hunger makes me tired.

Hurdle: A barrier to jump over. He jumped the hurdle.

Hurl: To throw strongly. He will hurl the ball.

Hush: To be quiet. Hush during class.

Hasty: Done quickly. He made a hasty choice.

Hawk-eye: Sharp vision. She has hawk-eye vision.

Handy: Easy to use. This tool is handy.

Harsh: Rough or strict. The teacher was not harsh.

Haven: A safe place. The park is a haven for birds.

Havoc: Great damage. The storm caused havoc.

Hazard: Danger. Fire is a hazard.

Headache: Pain in the head. I have a headache.

Headline: Title of news. Read the headline.

Headlight: Front light of a car. Turn on the headlight.

Headdress: A head covering. The queen wore a headdress.

Heapful: A full pile. He carried a heapful of leaves.

Heartbeat: The sound of heart pumping. I heard my heartbeat.

Heartfelt: Deep and true. She gave a heartfelt thanks.

Heatwave: A very hot time. The heatwave lasted days.

Hedge: A row of bushes. The hedge is green.

Heelbone: Bone in the heel. My heelbone hurts.

Helicopter: A flying machine. The helicopter flew above.

Helium: A light gas. Balloons have helium.

Helpful: Kind and ready to help. He is helpful to friends.

Hem: The edge of cloth. The hem of my dress is neat.

Heroic: Brave and bold. The firefighter made a heroic act.

Hibernate: To sleep in winter. Bears hibernate in winter.

Hidden: Not seen. The treasure is hidden.

Hideout: A secret place. The thief found a hideout.

Highway: A big road. Cars drive on the highway.

Hiking: Walking in nature. We went hiking.

Hinderance: Something that blocks. Rain was a hinderance.

Hinged: Attached by a joint. The door is hinged.

Hippo: Short for hippopotamus. The hippo is big.

Hiss: Sharp snake sound. I heard a hiss.

Historic: Important in history. It is a historic place.

Hobbyist: Someone with a hobby. The hobbyist collects stamps.

Holiday: A special day off. We enjoy the holiday.

Holy: Sacred. The place is holy.

Homemade: Made at home. Mom baked homemade bread.

Honesty: Being truthful. Honesty is important.

Hooked: Attached by hook. The bag is hooked.

Hopeless: Without hope. Do not feel hopeless.

Hornet: A large stinging insect. The hornet buzzed.

Horrible: Very bad. The smell was horrible.

Horseman: A person riding a horse. The horseman waved.

Hospice: A place for sick care. The hospice helps patients.

Hostel: A place to stay. We slept in a hostel.

Hotdog: A food in a bun. I ate a hotdog.

Hover: To stay in one place in air. The bird will hover.

Huddle: To gather close. The team made a huddle.

Huge: Very large. The whale is huge.

Hummingbird: A tiny bird. The hummingbird drinks nectar.

Humankind: All humans. We must help humankind.

Humility: Being humble. She showed humility.

Huntress: A woman who hunts. The huntress aimed well.

Hurricane: A strong storm. The hurricane was powerful.

Hygiene: Keeping clean. Good hygiene keeps us healthy.

Hymn: A religious song. We sang a hymn.

Hypo: Short for injection. The nurse gave a hypo.

Hysterical: Very funny or upset. The show was hysterical.

Horizonless: Without clear end. The desert looked horizonless.

Handbag: A small bag. She carried a handbag.

Handcraft: Made by hand. The toy is a handcraft.

Handful: A small amount. Take a handful of nuts.

Handmade: Made by hand. She wore handmade shoes.

Handprint: Mark of a hand. The wall had a handprint.

Handwriting: The way you write. Her handwriting is neat.

Hangar: Place for airplanes. The plane is in the hangar.

Happenings: Events. Tell me the happenings today.

Harmless: Not dangerous. The bug is harmless.

Harmony: Working well together. The singers sang in harmony.

Harness: Straps for animals. The horse wore a harness.

Harp: A musical instrument. She played the harp.

Haste: Quick speed. He left in haste.

Hatchet: A small axe. He used a hatchet.

Haunted: Having ghosts. The house looks haunted.

Hawkishness: Being ready to fight. His hawkishness was clear.

Haystack: A pile of hay. The needle is in the haystack.

Headband: Band worn on head. She wore a headband.

Headboard: The back of a bed. The headboard is wooden.

Headcount: Counting people. The teacher did a headcount.

Headstone: Stone on a grave. The headstone had a name.

Healer: A person who heals. The healer helped the sick.

Healthful: Good for health. Apples are healthful.

Heartless: Without kindness. Do not be heartless.

Heater: A machine that gives warmth. Turn on the heater.

Heavenly: Very beautiful. The cake tastes heavenly.

Hectic: Very busy. It was a hectic day.

Heelprint: Mark of a heel. The sand showed a heelprint.

Helpful: Giving support. She is always helpful.

Herdsman: A person who cares for animals. The herdsman watched cows.

Heroine: A brave woman. She is the heroine of the story.

Hesitant: Not sure. He felt hesitant to speak.

Hiccupping: Making hiccup sounds. The baby was hiccupping.

Hiddenly: In a secret way. He hiddenly smiled.

Hilly: Full of hills. The land is hilly.

Hippie: A person loving peace. The hippie wore flowers.

Hissingly: With a hissing sound. The snake moved hissingly.

Hitched: Fastened together. The wagon was hitched.

Hobbycraft: Craft as hobby. She enjoys hobbycraft.

Hog: A big pig. The hog rolled in mud.

Homework: School work at home. I finished my homework.

Hood: A cover for head. She wore a hood.

Hail: Small ice from the sky. Hail fell during the storm.

Haircut: A trim of hair. I got a haircut today.

Hairbrush: A tool for brushing hair. She used a hairbrush.

Hairclip: A clip for holding hair. She wore a pink hairclip.

Hairdryer: A machine to dry hair. Mom used a hairdryer.

Hairline: The edge of hair on the head. His hairline is neat.

Hairnet: A net to cover hair. The cook wore a hairnet.

Hairpin: A pin for holding hair. She fixed her bun with a hairpin.

Hairy: Covered with hair. The dog is hairy.

Hallway: A passage inside a building. The hallway is long.

Hamburger: A sandwich with meat. I ate a hamburger.

Hammer: A tool for hitting nails. Dad used a hammer.

Hammock: A swinging bed. I rested in a hammock.

Hamster: A small pet animal. The hamster runs on a wheel.

Handbag: A small bag for women. She carried a handbag.

Handbook: A small guide book. I read the handbook.

Handcuff: A metal band for wrists. The police used handcuffs.

Handfuls: More than one handful. She took handfuls of rice.

Handshake: Holding hands to greet. They had a handshake.

Handstand: Standing on hands. She did a handstand.

Handywork: Work done by hand. His handywork is nice.

Hangman: A person who executes punishment. The hangman wore black.

Hangout: A place to relax. The park is our hangout.

Hanger: A hook for clothes. Put your shirt on a hanger.

Hanging: Something suspended. The painting is hanging.

Happiness: Feeling joy. Her happiness shows.

Hardship: A difficult time. The family faced hardship.

Hardware: Tools and metal goods. We bought hardware.

Hardworking: Doing work with effort. She is hardworking.

Harmful: Causing hurt. Junk food is harmful.

Harmony: Peaceful agreement. The team worked in harmony.

Harshly: In a strict way. He spoke harshly.

Harvesting: Gathering crops. They are harvesting corn.

Hashtag: A word with # sign. I used a hashtag online.

Hatchling: A baby animal from egg. The hatchling is tiny.

Hatred: Strong dislike. Hatred is not good.

Haunted: Filled with ghosts. The house looks haunted.

Hayride: Ride on a wagon of hay. We enjoyed a hayride.

Haziness: Slight fogginess. The haziness covered hills.

Headgear: Things worn on head. Wear headgear for safety.

Heading: Title of a section. Write a heading.

Headless: Without a head. The statue is headless.

Headphone: Device for listening. I wore headphones.

Headquarters: Main office. The headquarters is big.

Healer: One who cures. The healer mixed herbs.

Healing: Getting better. The wound is healing.

Healthy: Strong and well. Vegetables keep us healthy.

Heap: A pile. There is a heap of toys.

Heard: Past of hear. I heard a noise.

Heartache: Sad feeling. She felt heartache.

Heartbreak: Deep sadness. The loss caused heartbreak.

Heartbeat: Heart sound. I felt my heartbeat.

Heartburn: Burning feeling in chest. Spicy food gave heartburn.

Hearty: Warm and friendly. He gave a hearty laugh.

Heavenly: Very pleasant. The smell is heavenly.

Heaviness: Feeling of weight. I felt heaviness in my bag.

Hedgehog: A small spiky animal. The hedgehog curled up.

Helipad: Landing place for helicopter. The helicopter landed on helipad.

Helmeted: Wearing a helmet. The helmeted rider waved.

Helpful: Kind and useful. He is helpful to all.

Helping: Giving support. She is helping mom.

Helpless: Unable to help oneself. The kitten looked helpless.

Hemisphere: Half of the earth. We live in one hemisphere.

Hemp: A strong plant fiber. Rope is made from hemp.

Herbal: Made from plants. She drank herbal tea.

Herding: Moving animals together. He is herding sheep.

Heroism: Great bravery. The soldier showed heroism.

Hesitation: A pause before action. There was hesitation.

Hexagon: Six-sided shape. Draw a hexagon.

Hibernation: Winter sleep. Bears go into hibernation.

Hidden: Kept secret. The gift is hidden.

Highland: Land on hills. The highland is cool.

Highlight: Important part. This is the highlight.

Highness: Royal title. Your Highness bowed.

Highwayman: A robber on road. The highwayman wore a mask.

Hilarity: Great fun. Laughter filled with hilarity.

Hilltop: Top of a hill. We stood on hilltop.

Hind: Back part. The hind legs are strong.

Hinder: To block. Do not hinder progress.

Hinges: Metal joints on doors. The door hinges creaked.

Hinted: Gave a clue. She hinted the answer.

Hippodrome: Place for horse racing. The hippodrome is large.

Hiss: Snake sound. I heard a hiss.

History: Past events. We read history in class.

Hitch: To fasten. Hitch the horse.

Hobby: Fun activity. Drawing is my hobby.

Hockey: A sport with sticks. We played hockey.

Hogwash: Silly talk. That idea is hogwash.

Holidaymaker: Person on holiday. The holidaymaker relaxed.

Holiness: Being sacred. The temple shows holiness.

Hollow: Empty inside. The log is hollow.

Holster: Holder for a gun. The officer wore a holster.

Homeland: Country of birth. She loves her homeland.

Homely: Simple and cozy. The house feels homely.

Homepage: First page of website. Visit the homepage.

Homeroom: First class of day. We met in homeroom.

Honorable: Worthy of respect. He is honorable.

Hoodie: Sweatshirt with hood. I wore a hoodie.

Hooligan: A noisy troublemaker. The hooligan shouted.

Hoop: A round ring. She jumped through the hoop.

Hopelessness: Feeling no hope. He felt hopelessness.

Horizon: Line where sky meets land. The sun touched horizon.

Horizontal: Flat line. Draw a horizontal line.

Hornbill: A bird with big beak. The hornbill sat on branch.

Horrid: Very unpleasant. The smell was horrid.

Horrify: To scare badly. The movie will horrify you.

Horseback: On a horse. She rode horseback.

Horsepower: Power of engine. This car has strong horsepower.

Hose: A pipe for water. Use the hose for plants.

Hospitality: Kind welcome. They showed hospitality.

Hostage: A person held captive. The hostage was safe.

Hostess: Woman who welcomes guests. The hostess smiled.

Hotspot: Popular place. The cafe is a hotspot.

Hotter: More hot. Today is hotter than yesterday.

Hound: A type of dog. The hound barked.

Hovercraft: Vehicle that floats on air. The hovercraft moved fast.

Howler: One who howls. The howler monkey cried.

Hub: Center of activity. The city is a hub.

Huddle: Crowd close together. The players huddle.

Hue: A color shade. The sky has blue hue.

Hugged: Held tightly. She hugged her mom.

Huge: Very big. The building is huge.

Humane: Kind to animals. Be humane to pets.

Humming: Soft singing sound. I heard humming.

Humorist: A funny writer. The humorist told jokes.

Humorless: Not funny. The man is humorless.

Hump: A raised part. The camel has a hump.

Hundreds: Many hundreds. Hundreds came to party.

Hungerless: Not feeling hunger. After eating I felt hungerless.

Hunting: Looking for animals. They went hunting.

Hurdler: One who jumps hurdles. The hurdler ran fast.

Hurtful: Causing pain. Words can be hurtful.

Husband: Married man. Her husband works hard.

Hydra: A tiny water animal. The hydra lives in ponds.

Hydrate: To add water. Drink to hydrate.

Hydrogen: A light gas. Water has hydrogen.

Hygienic: Clean and healthy. Keep your room hygienic.

Hymnal: Book of hymns. She opened the hymnal.

Hype: Big excitement. The game had much hype.

Hyper: Very active. The child is hyper.

Hypnotize: To put in sleep-like state. The magician will hypnotize.

Hypothesis: A smart guess. Make a hypothesis in science.

Hatchway: An opening door. Close the hatchway.

Handrail: Rail to hold. Hold the handrail.

Hardcover: Book with stiff cover. I bought hardcover book.

Harmonica: Small musical instrument. He played harmonica.

Hatchback: Car with back door. They drove a hatchback.

Haversack: Backpack. He carried haversack.

Headmistress: Woman school head. The headmistress spoke.

Headmaster: Man school head. The headmaster smiled.

Heartland: Central area. Farms fill the heartland.

Heartwarming: Making you feel good. It was heartwarming news.

Heatproof: Safe from heat. The gloves are heatproof.

Hectare: Land measure. The farm is one hectare.

Hedgerow: Row of bushes. Birds sit on hedgerow.

Heighten: To increase. Music will heighten mood.

Heinous: Very bad. The crime was heinous.

Helplessness: Feeling unable to act. He felt helplessness.

Hemlock: A plant. Hemlock can be poisonous.

Heron: A tall water bird. The heron stood still.

Hers: Belonging to her. The book is hers.

Herself: Refers to a girl or woman. She hurt herself.

Hexagonally: In six-sided way. The tiles are hexagonally shaped.

Hideaway: Secret place. They found a hideaway.

Hideous: Very ugly. The monster looked hideous.

Highchair: Tall chair for baby. The baby sat in highchair.

Highland: Hilly land. The highland is green.

Highlighting: Marking important parts. She is highlighting text.

Highrise: Tall building. They live in highrise.

Hillside: Side of a hill. Flowers grew on hillside.

Hindrance: Something that blocks. Noise is a hindrance.

Hippo: Big river animal. The hippo swam.

Hippopotamus: Large water animal. The hippopotamus is heavy.

Historian: Person who studies history. The historian writes books.

Hitchhike: To get free ride. He will hitchhike home.

Hives: Skin rash. She got hives.

Hoarse: Rough voice. My voice is hoarse.

Hobbit: Small story character. The hobbit lived in hill.

Hockeyist: Hockey player. The hockeyist scored.

Hollowed: Made empty. The log was hollowed.

Holster: Gun holder. The holster was leather.

Homophone: Words that sound same. “Sea” and “see” are homophones.

Honeybee: A bee that makes honey. The honeybee buzzed.

Honeycomb: Bee’s home. The honeycomb is sweet.

Honorary: Given as honor. She got honorary prize.

Hookworm: A small worm. The hookworm is tiny.

Hopscotch: Jumping game. We played hopscotch.

Hornless: Without horns. The cow is hornless.

Horseman: Rider of horse. The horseman rode fast.

Horseplay: Rough fun. Stop the horseplay.

Horticulture: Growing plants. She studies horticulture.

Hotcake: Sweet cake. Pancakes are like hotcakes.

Hotshot: A very good person. He is a hotshot player.

Houseboat: Boat used as home. They live in houseboat.

Housefly: Common fly. The housefly buzzed.

Household: People in a home. Our household is big.

Housekeeper: Person who cleans house. The housekeeper works daily.

Housework: Cleaning and chores. I finished housework.

Howling: Loud crying sound. The wind was howling.

Hubcap: Wheel cover. The hubcap is shiny.

Habitual: Done regularly. She is habitual about waking up early.

Hailstorm: A storm with ice pieces. The hailstorm damaged cars.

Haircutting: The act of cutting hair. Haircutting takes skill.

Hairless: Without hair. The cat looks hairless.

Handbook: A small helpful book. I read the handbook carefully.

Handcart: A small cart pushed by hand. He moved boxes with a handcart.

Handmade: Made by hand. She gifted me a handmade card.

Handwriting: The way someone writes. His handwriting is neat.

Handy: Easy to use. This tool is very handy.

Happen: To take place. What will happen tomorrow?

Happily: In a happy way. She sang happily.

Harbor: A safe place for ships. Boats rest in the harbor.

Hardness: Being very hard. The hardness of stone is strong.

Hardship: A difficult time. They faced hardship bravely.

Harmful: Causing harm. Too much sugar is harmful.

Harmless: Not dangerous. The puppy is harmless.

Harvest: To gather crops. Farmers harvest wheat.

Haste: Great speed. He left in haste.

Hasty: Done too quickly. It was a hasty decision.

Hatchling: A baby bird. The hatchling is small.

Haunted: Filled with ghosts. The old house looks haunted.

Healthy: Strong and fit. Fruits keep us healthy.

Hearty: Warm and friendly. He gave a hearty smile.

Heavenly: Very pleasant. The cake tastes heavenly.

Heavily: With much weight. It rained heavily.

Hectic: Very busy. Today was a hectic day.

Hedgehog: A small spiky animal. The hedgehog curled up.

Helpful: Ready to help. She is helpful to others.

Helpless: Unable to help. The baby felt helpless.

Hemisphere: Half of the earth. India is in the northern hemisphere.

Heroine: A brave woman. She is the heroine of the story.

Hesitant: Not sure. He felt hesitant to speak.

Hideaway: A secret place. They found a hideaway in the forest.

Hideous: Very ugly. The monster looked hideous.

Highlight: Important part. This is the highlight of the show.

Highway: A big road. Cars move fast on the highway.

Hiking: Walking in nature. We went hiking in the hills.

Hilarious: Very funny. The movie was hilarious.

Hilltop: The top of a hill. We stood on the hilltop.

Hinder: To block. Do not hinder your friends.

Hinges: Metal joints on a door. The hinges made noise.

Hint: A small clue. She gave me a hint.

Hippopotamus: A large river animal. The hippopotamus swam slowly.

Historic: Important in history. It is a historic building.

Historian: A person who studies history. The historian writes books.

Hobbyist: A person with a hobby. The hobbyist collects coins.

Holiday: A special day off. We enjoyed the holiday.

Homeland: The country where you were born. She loves her homeland.

Homely: Simple and cozy. The house feels homely.

Homeroom: First class of the day. We met in homeroom.

Honesty: Telling the truth. Honesty is important.

Honorary: Given as respect. She received an honorary award.

Hopeful: Feeling hope. I am hopeful about tomorrow.

Hopeless: Without hope. Do not feel hopeless.

Horizontal: Flat and straight. Draw a horizontal line.

Horrify: To scare badly. The story will horrify you.

Hospitality: Kind welcome to guests. They showed great hospitality.

Hostess: A woman who welcomes guests. The hostess smiled warmly.

Household: People living together. Our household is small.

Housekeeper: Person who cleans a house. The housekeeper arrived early.

Hover: To stay in the air. Birds hover above water.

Howling: A loud cry. The wolf was howling.

Hubcap: A cover on a car wheel. The hubcap is shiny.

Huddle: To gather close. The team had a huddle.

Hue: A shade of color. The sky has a blue hue.

Humane: Kind to animals. Be humane to pets.

Humanity: All people in the world. We must care for humanity.

Humble: Not proud. She is humble about winning.

Humidity: Moist air. The humidity is high today.

Hummingbird: A tiny bird. The hummingbird drinks nectar.

Humorist: A funny writer. The humorist told jokes.

Humpback: A whale with a curved back. The humpback jumped high.

Hungerless: Not feeling hungry. After lunch I felt hungerless.

Hurdler: One who jumps hurdles. The hurdler ran fast.

Hurtful: Causing pain. Words can be hurtful.

Hydrate: To drink water. Drink water to hydrate.

Hydrogen: A light gas. Water has hydrogen in it.

Hygienic: Clean and healthy. Keep your room hygienic.

Hymnal: A book of songs. She opened the hymnal.

Hypnotize: To put into sleep-like state. The magician will hypnotize him.

Hypothesis: A smart guess. Make a hypothesis in science.

Habitat: Natural home of an animal. The forest is a tiger’s habitat.

Hammock: A swinging bed. I rested in a hammock.

Hamster: A small pet animal. The hamster runs on a wheel.

Handrail: A rail to hold. Hold the handrail on stairs.

Harmonica: A small musical instrument. He played the harmonica.

Hatchback: A car with a back door. They drove a hatchback.

Haversack: A backpack. He carried a haversack.

Headmistress: A woman school head. The headmistress spoke kindly.

Headmaster: A man school head. The headmaster greeted us.

Heartland: The central area of a country. Farms fill the heartland.

Heatproof: Safe from heat. These gloves are heatproof.

Hectare: A measure of land. The farm is one hectare.

Hedgerow: A row of bushes. Birds sat on the hedgerow.

Heighten: To increase. Music can heighten mood.

Heinous: Very bad or evil. It was a heinous crime.

Helium: A light gas used in balloons. Balloons float with helium.

Hemp: A strong plant fiber. Rope is made from hemp.

Herbal: Made from plants. She drank herbal tea.

Hibernation: A long winter sleep. Bears go into hibernation.

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