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habit (n) something that you do often and regularly
Example
He is in the habit of washing the dishes right after dinner.
Synonym
custom
habitat (n) the natural environment of an animal or plant
Example
What kind of habitat does a palm tree need?
Synonym
environment
Word Family
habitable, habitation
haiku (n) a short Japanese poem in 17 syllables
Example
Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese culture.
halfway (adv) to or at the middle point between two ends or conditions
Example
We are halfway towards our goal.
halt (v) to stop or pause
Example
Work halted while everyone ate lunch.
Synonym
pause, stop
Antonym
go, start
hammer (n) a tool with a heavy metal head on a handle
Example
A hammer is used to hit things such as nails.
hand in (v) to give something to someone in authority
Example
Did you hand your homework in on time?
hand out (phr) to give to each person; pass out; distribute
Example
We handed out candy on Halloween.
Synonym
distribute, give
handicap (n) something that is wrong with your mind or body permanently
Example
Despite the handicap of being blind, she graduated from university with high honours.
Synonym
disadvantage
Antonym
asset
handkerchief (n) a small piece of thin cloth used to wipe the nose or face, or worn as decoration in a pocket
Example
In the past everybody had a handkerchief.
handle (n) a part of an object designed for holding, moving or carrying the object easily
Example
Use the handles to open the drawer.
Synonym
grip, shaft
hang glider (n) a glider that looks like a large kite and is used for sailing in the air
Example
Hang gliding is very popular to adventurous sportsmen.
harbour (n) a safe area of water where people can leave their boats
Example
We saw several boats in the harbour.
harden (v) to become hard or harder
Example
The paste hardened.
Antonym
soften
hardly (adv) almost not at all; barely
Example
I can hardly hear the radio, turn the sound up!
Synonym
barely, just, scarcely
hardship (n) a condition of great want, suffering, or difficulty
Example
It was a poor country, and the people faced great hardship.
Synonym
poverty, want
harm (n) injury or hurt
Example
Although he fell from a height, no harm came to the child.
Synonym
ill, injury
Antonym
benefit
Word Family
harmful, harmless, harmed
harp (n) a large musical instrument with an upright triangular frame
Example
The harp was adopted as a symbol and representation of the Kingdom of Ireland from 1542.
Word Family
harpist 
harsh (adj) rough and not pleasing
Example
He speaks in a harsh voice when he's angry.
Synonym
rough, hard
Antonym
soft, tender
Word Family
harshly
hatred (n) a feeling of very strong dislike
Example
Hatred has led to many wars.
Synonym
animosity
Antonym
love
haunt (v) to live in or visit as a ghost
Example
It is said that ghosts haunt that old, empty house.
Word Family
haunted
haute cuisine (n) (French) the preparation of food by elaborate, highly refined methods, especially by professional chefs
Example
There are over 60 restaurants where dishes range from the usual specialities, to fine haute cuisine.
hazel (n) a light brown colour
Example
Her eyes are a hazel colour.
head (n) the top or most important part of a thing
Example
The President is the head of the state.
Synonym
top
head (v) to move toward a certain goal or in a certain direction
Example
He is heading for trouble.
head for (phr) go towards
Example
The ship was heading for Crete.
headline (n) the title of a newspaper article that is printed in large letters and tells what the article is about
Example
The story of his arrest appeared beneath the headline “Caught!”.
headmaster (n) a male teacher who is in charge of a school; head teacher [principal AmE]
Example
The parents have a meeting with the headmaster.
heal (v) to make whole or healthy again; cure
Example
When I got hurt, I was surprised at how quickly my body healed itself.
Synonym
cure, repair, treat
Word Family
healed, healing
hearing (n) the ability to hear or sense sound
Example
My grandfather's hearing is very bad, so I have to speak loudly to him.
helmet (n) a hard covering worn to protect the head
Example
You must always wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle.
hemisphere (n) either of two halves of the earth.
Example
Iceland is in the northern hemisphere.
heroic (adj) having to do with heroes
Example
The firefighter had a heroic life.
Word Family
heroically
hesitate (v) to stop or pause because of not feeling sure
Example
My dog hesitated when I gave him a command he did not know.
Word Family
hesitant, hesitation
hesitation (n) when you pause before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain
Example
He agreed without hesitation.
Synonym
assurance
hieroglyphic (n) a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound
Example
Hieroglyphics were used by the ancient Egyptians.
highborn (adj) born into the aristocracy
Example
He fall in love with a highborn relative of the Queen.
Synonym
noble
Antonym
lowborn
highlight (n) the best or most important part of something
Example
Her speech was the highlight of the conference.
Synonym
emphasis
highway (n) any main road where one can travel at a high speed
Example
I always enjoy driving on the highway; it is much faster.
Synonym
avenue, road, route
hike (n) a long walk in the country for fun, exercise, or training
Example
We took a hike along the lake.
Synonym
walk
Word Family
hiker, hiking
hike (v) to take a long walk in the country for fun, exercise, or training
Example
We hiked in the forest near our house
Word Family
hiker, hiking
holy (adj) relating to a god or religion
Example
Many people believe that church is a holy place.
home economics (n) the skills and art of managing a home, including nutrition, interior design, and child development
Example
Home economics is a school subject dealing with how to run a house well.
Word Family
home economist 
homeless (adj) having no home
Example
We found a homeless cat and brought it to the animal shelter.
Word Family
homelessness
hometown (n) the town in which one was born or grew up
Example
My cousin grew up in Italy. Rome is his hometown.
Synonym
home
honest (adj) sincere and truthful
Example
He gave me an honest answer to my question.
Synonym
right, true
Antonym
dishonest
Word Family
honestly, honesty
hooked (adj) bent or angled like a hook
Example
He was a tall man, with a long hooked nose and high cheek bones.
hop (v) to make a short, quick jump, sometimes on one foot
Example
The rabbit hopped across the yard.
Synonym
leap, spring
hopscotch (n) a children's game in which players throw a stone onto a pattern of numbered squares and jump on one leg to get the stone
Example
Legend has it that hopscotch was invented as a training exercise for Roman soldiers stationed in Britain.
horizontal (adj) parallel to the surface of the earth or to the horizon
Example
Most people sleep in a horizontal position.
Synonym
flat, level
Antonym
vertical
Word Family
horizontally
horrible (adj) very unpleasant, bad; very shocking or frightening
Example
The dog made a horrible mess in the kitchen.
Synonym
terrible, awful
Antonym
lovely
Word Family
horribly
hospitable (adj) friendly, giving, and warm to guests
Example
We ate in a cozy restaurant in that hospitable town.
Word Family
hospitably
host (n) a person who takes care of guests in a home or greets customers in a restaurant
Example
Our host served pizza and drinks at his party.
houseboat (n) a large boat that has been made for use as a home
Example
There are many house boats in Amsterdam.
household (n) the group of people, such as a family, that lives together in one place
Example
Paul's household includes his wife, children, and brother.
hug (n) when you put your arms around someone and hold them tightly
Example
Helen greeted the visitors with hugs and kisses.
Synonym
embrace
huge (adj) very large in size or amount
Example
She ate a huge amount of potato chips.
Synonym
great
Antonym
tiny
hum (v) to vibrate with a continuous low sound
Example
Bees make a humming sound.
Synonym
buzz
human (n) a person; human being
Example
Humans are considered social animals.
Synonym
mortal
Word Family
humanity
hurricane (n) a violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean
Example
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.
hut (n) a small house or shelter made of dry grass or mud
Example
The people in that village live in round huts.
hybrid (n) the offspring of two plants or animals that are of different species or breeds
Example
The mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey.
Word Family
hybridity