A person who is legally entitled to inherit the property or rank of another
Heir
(N.) (वारिस) | Ex: She is the rightful heir to her father’s estate.
Preferring or attracted to sunlight (2)
Heliophilous
(Adj.) (धूप पसंद करने वाला) | Ex: Sunflowers are heliophilous plants that thrive in bright sunlight.
Treatment using exposure to sunlight for healing
Heliotherapy
(N.) (धूप द्वारा उपचार) | Ex: Heliotherapy was once used to treat certain skin diseases.
A person who steers a ship
Helmsman
(N.) (जहाज़ की पतवार संभालने वाला) | Ex: The experienced helmsman guided the ship safely through the storm.
A seven-sided figure
Heptagon
(N.) (सप्तभुज) | Ex: A heptagon has seven equal sides and angles.
A systematically arranged collection of dried plants (2)
Herbarium
(N.) (वनस्पति संग्रहालय) | Ex: The students visited the herbarium to study rare plant species.
An animal that feeds on plants (3)
Herbivorous
(Adj.) (शाकाहारी) | Ex: Cows are herbivorous animals that eat only plants.
A group of cattle or sheep (3)
Herd
(N.) (झुंड) | Ex: A herd of elephants was seen near the river.
A belief or opinion that contradicts established religious doctrine; opinion contrary to accepted beliefs (3)
Heresy
(N.) (किसी धर्म या स्वीकृत सिद्धांतों के विपरीत राय) | Ex: In earlier times, such ideas were considered heresy.
A person who holds beliefs contrary to established religious doctrine
Heretic
(N.) (धर्म विरोधी) | Ex: He was labeled a heretic for challenging traditional beliefs.
A person living in solitude for religious practices
Hermit
(N.) (संन्यासी) | Ex: The hermit lived alone in the mountains for years.
To pause indecisively
Hesitate
(V.) (हिचकिचाना) | Ex: She didn’t hesitate to help those in need.
Consisting of dissimilar elements (2)
Heterogeneous
(Adj.) (विविध) | Ex: The class was heterogeneous, with students from different backgrounds.
Enabling discovery or problem-solving through practical methods rather than theory
Heuristic
(Adj.) (खोज करने में सहायक) | Ex: The teacher used a heuristic approach to make learning more interactive.
To spend winter in a dormant state
Hibernate
(V.) (शीतनिद्रा में जाना) | Ex: Bears hibernate during the winter to conserve energy.
A condition of sleep during certain parts of the year
Hibernation
(N.) (शीतनिद्रा) | Ex: Hibernation helps animals survive harsh winters.
Intellectual or cultured in taste and interests
Highbrow
(Adj.) (बौद्धिक) | Ex: He enjoys highbrow literature and classical music.
To seize control of a vehicle by force, especially an aircraft (2)
Hijack
(V.) (अपहरण करना; विशेषतः वाहन या विमान का) | Ex: The criminals attempted to hijack the plane.
The land lying inland from a coast or river
Hinterland
(N.) (भीतरी इलाक़े) | Ex: The port supplies goods to the surrounding hinterland.
The sound made by a snake
Hiss
(N.) (साँप की फुफकारी आवाज़) | Ex: The snake let out a loud hiss when threatened.
Very dramatic
Histrionic
(Adj.) (नाटकीय) | Ex: His histrionic behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
A container for housing honeybees
Hive
(N.) (मधुमक्खी का छत्ता) | Ex: The beekeeper carefully checked the hive for honey.
To secretly store more than what is allowed
Hoard
(V.) (गुप्त तरीके से जमा करना) | Ex: During the crisis, some people tried to hoard essential supplies.
Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale
Holocaust
(N.) (व्यापक नरसंहार) | Ex: The war resulted in a terrible holocaust of innocent lives.
The killing of a person by another (4)
Homicide
(N.) (मानव हत्या) | Ex: The case was investigated as a homicide.
Of the same or similar kind throughout (5)
Homogeneous
(Adj.) (सजातीय) | Ex: The mixture became homogeneous after stirring thoroughly.
A word that is spelt and pronounced the same as another but has a different meaning (2)
Homonym
(N.) (समलिखित और समोच्चारित भिन्नार्थक शब्द) | Ex: Bat (animal) and bat (used in cricket) are homonyms.
A mass of wax cells built by honey bees to store honey
Honeycomb
(N.) (शहद का छत्ता) | Ex: The honeycomb was filled with fresh golden honey.
A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge
Honorarium
(N.) (मानदेय, सम्मान राशि) | Ex: The guest speaker received an honorarium for his lecture.
Holding an office or position as an honour without payment (6)
Honorary
(Adj.) (अवैतनिक) | Ex: She was appointed as an honorary member of the committee.
Deserving respect or admiration for ethical and fair conduct
Honourable
(Adj.) (माननीय) | Ex: He is known as an honourable judge who always delivers fair decisions.
The sound of an owl (3)
Hoot
(N.) (उल्लू की बोली) | Ex: We heard the hoot of an owl in the dark forest.
A large group of people (5)
Horde
(N.) (भीड़) | Ex: A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
The line where the land and sky seem to meet (5)
Horizon
(N.) (क्षितिज) | Ex: The sun slowly disappeared below the horizon.
The study of time and watches
Horology
(N.) (घड़ियों और समय मापन का अध्ययन) | Ex: He developed an interest in horology and started collecting antique clocks.
Extremely unpleasant or horrifying
Horrendous
(Adj.) (भयावह) | Ex: The accident was so horrendous that it shocked everyone.
The study of growing garden plants (7)
Horticulture
(N.) (उद्यान-विज्ञान) | Ex: She pursued a degree in horticulture to learn about plant cultivation.
One who studies the art of gardening
Horticulturist
(N.) (उद्यान-विज्ञान विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: The horticulturist advised us on how to grow healthy plants.
Friendly and welcoming to visitors
Hospitable
(Adj.) (सत्कार करने वाला) | Ex: The villagers were very hospitable to the travelers.
The friendly reception and entertainment of guests
Hospitality
(N.) (अतिथि सत्कार) | Ex: Indian culture is known for its warm hospitality.
A person held captive for the fulfilment of demands (3)
Hostage
(N.) (बंधक) | Ex: The kidnappers took a hostage to demand money.
A woman who entertains guests
Hostess
(N.) (सत्कारिणी) | Ex: The hostess welcomed everyone with a smile.
One who loses temper very soon
Hot-headed
(Adj.) (उग्र स्वभाव का) | Ex: His hot-headed nature often gets him into trouble.
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things
Huffy
(Adj.) (झुंझलाया हुआ) | Ex: She became huffy when no one agreed with her opinion.
The organic component of soil formed by decomposed plant matter
Humus
(N.) (जैविक मिट्टी) | Ex: Humus improves the fertility of the soil.
An assembly or parliament in which no party has a clear majority
Hung
(Adj.) (बहुमत विहीन) | Ex: The election resulted in a hung parliament.
A violent wind that has circular movement
Hurricane
(N.) (चक्रवात) | Ex: The hurricane caused severe damage to coastal areas.
In a quick manner
Hurriedly
(Adv.) (हड़बड़ी में) | Ex: He left the room hurriedly without saying goodbye.
A box or cage for rabbits or small animals (4)
Hutch
(N.) (छोटे जानवरों के रहने का घर) | Ex: The rabbit was safe inside its wooden hutch.