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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

high jump
noun the act of jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar

High Mass
noun a solemn and elaborate Mass with music

high pitch
high frequency noun a pitch that is perceived as above other pitches

high point
noun the most enjoyable part of a given experience; `the trumpet solo was the high point of the concert`

High Renaissance
noun the artistic style of early 16th century painting in Florence and Rome; characterized by technical mastery and heroic composition and humanistic content

high sign
noun a silent signal of warning or recognition; `she started to speak but he gave her the high sign`

high society
beau monde noun the fashionable elite

high table
noun a dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platform; seats are reserved for distinguished persons

high tea
noun substantial early evening meal including tea

high technology
high tech noun highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics)

high tide
high water noun the tide when the water is highest

high wire
noun a tightrope very high above the ground

high-angle fire
noun fire from a cannon fired at an elevation greater than that for the maximum range

high-angle gun
noun a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges

high-backed
adjective having a high back; `a high-backed sofa`

high-ceilinged
adjective having a higher than normal ceiling

high-class
high-toned adjective pretentiously elegant; `a high-toned restaurant`

high-crowned
adjective (of a hat) having a high crown

high-definition television
HDTV noun a television system that has more than the usual number of lines per frame so its pictures show more detail

high-energy
adjective providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction

high-fidelity
hi-fi adjective characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction; `a high-fidelity recording`; `a hi-fi system`

high-five
noun a gesture of greeting or elation; one person`s upraised palm slaps the upraised palm of another person

high-flown
high-sounding adjective pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals); `high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school`; `a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution`

high-grade
top-quality adjective surpassing in quality; `top-grade ore`

high-handedly
adverb in a domineering high-handed manner; `he behaved high-handedly toward his employees`

high-hat cymbal
noun cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal

high-interest
adjective (used of loans) charging a relatively large percentage of the amount borrowed

high-keyed
adjective (of persons) excitable

high-level
high-altitude adjective occurring at or from a relative high altitude; `high-level bombing`

high-level formatting
noun (computer science) the format for the root directory and the file allocation tables and other basic configurations

high-level language
noun a problem-oriented language requiring little knowledge of the computer on which it will be run

high-low
noun poker in which the high and low hands split the pot

high-mindedly
adverb in a high-minded manner; `he talks high-mindedly, but we don`t know whether he acts according to his principles`

high-mindedness
idealism 2 noble-mindedness noun elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

high-necked
adjective (of a garment) having a high neckline; `a high-necked blouse`

high-octane
high-powered adjective vigorously energetic or forceful; `a high-octane sales manager`; `a high-octane marketing plan`; `high-powered executives`; `a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur`

high-pass filter
noun a filter that passes frequencies above a certain value and attenuates frequencies below that value

high-performance
adjective modified to give superior performance; `a high-performance car`

high-pitched
adjective set at a sharp or high angle or slant; `a high-pitched roof`

high-pitched
adjective used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

high-powered
adjective (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification; `a high-powered microscope`

high-principled
adjective having high principles

high-protein diet
noun a diet high in plant and animal proteins; used to treat malnutrition or to increase muscle mass

high-resolution
adjective producing images that are sharp and finely detailed; `high-resolution photography`; `a high-resolution lens`; `high-resolution television`

high-rise
adjective used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall; `avenues lined with high-rise apartment buildings`

high-speed
adjective operating at high speed; `a high-speed food processor`; `a high-velocity shell`

high-spiritedness
noun exuberant liveliness

high-stepped
high-stepping adjective having or moving with a high step; `his high-stepped stride`; `a high-stepping horse`

high-sudsing
adjective (used of e.g. detergents) producing many suds

high-tail
verb retreat at full speed; `The actress high-tailed to her villa when reporters began to follow her to the restaurant`

high-tech
hi-tech adjective resembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices

high-tension
adjective subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage; `high-tension wire`

high-top
high-topped adjective (of shoes or boots) having relatively high uppers

high-velocity
adjective operating at high speed; `a high-speed food processor`; `a high-velocity shell`

high-vitamin diet
vitamin-deficiency diet noun a diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies

high-voltage
high-potential adjective operating on or powered by a high voltage; `a high-voltage generator`

high-warp loom
noun a handloom in which the warp is carried vertically; for weaving tapestry

high-water mark
noun a line marking the highest level reached

high-yield
adjective yielding a large amount of agricultural or industrial production

highball
noun a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass

highball glass
noun a tall glass for serving highballs

highboard
noun a high diving board

highboy
tallboy noun a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs

highbrow
highbrowed adjective highly cultured or educated; `highbrow events such as the ballet or opera`; `a highbrowed literary critic`

highchair
feeding chair noun a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray

higher cognitive process
noun cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use

higher criticism
noun the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning

higher education
noun education provided by a college or university

higher law
noun a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society

Higher National Diploma
HND noun a diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree

higher up
in a higher place adverb in or to a place that is higher

higher-up
superordinate noun one of greater rank or station or quality

highflying(a)
adjective extravagant or ambitious or extreme in aims or opinions; `they did not understand what had happend at the once highflying company`

highjacking
hijacking noun robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force

highland fling
noun a vigorous Scottish reel

highlight
highlighting noun an area of lightness in a picture

highlighter
noun a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text

highly
adverb in a high position or level or rank; `details known by only a few highly placed persons`

highly infective
adjective (of a microorganism) extremely infective; `a highly infective organism`

highly sensitive
adjective readily affected by various agents; `a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock`; `a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated`

highness
noun the condition of being high or lofty

highroad
trunk road noun a highway

hightail
verb leave as fast as possible; `We hightailed it when we saw the police walking in`

highway
main road noun a major road for any form of motor transport

Highway Code
noun the code of rules governing the use of public roads

highway robbery
noun robbery of travellers on or near a public road

highway system
noun a transportation system consisting of roads for motor transport

Higi
Kapsiki noun a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad

hijab
noun the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; `she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing`

hijack
highjack noun seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

hijacking
adjective stopping and stealing or stealing from a vehicle in transit; `hijacking gangs go after truckloads of cigarettes`

hike
hiking noun a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; `she enjoys a hike in her spare time`

hike
boost verb increase; `The landlord hiked up the rents`

hike up
hitch up verb pull up; `He hitched up his socks and and pants`

hike up
boost verb increase; `The landlord hiked up the rents`

hilar
adjective of or relating to or located near a hilum

hilarious
screaming(a) adjective marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter; `hilarious broad comedy`; `a screaming farce`; `uproarious stories`

hilariously
uproariously adverb in a hilarious manner; `hilariously funny`

hilarity
mirth noun great merriment

Hilary Clinton
Hilary Rodham Clinton noun wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)