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

human
adjective characteristic of humanity; `human nature`

human body
physical body noun alternative names for the body of a human being; `Leonardo studied the human body`; `he has a strong physique`; `the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak`

human botfly
Dermatobia hominis noun large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals

human foot
pes noun the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; `his bare feet projected from his trousers`; `armored from head to foot`

Human Genome Project
noun an international study of the entire human genetic material

human head
noun the head of a human being

human immunodeficiency virus
HIV noun the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells

human nature
noun the shared psychological attributes of humankind that are assumed to be shared by all human beings; `a great observer of human nature`

human papilloma virus
noun any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors

human reproductive cloning
noun the reproductive cloning of a sentient human being; generally considered ethically unacceptable

human right
noun (law) any basic right or freedom to which all human beings are entitled and in whose exercise a government may not interfere (including rights to life and liberty as well as freedom of thought and expression and equality before the law)

human T-cell leukemia virus-1
HTLV-1 noun retrovirus causing T-cell leukemia

human-centered
human-centred adjective marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; `a humane physician`; `released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons`; `respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species`

human-sized
adjective having the approximate size of a human being

humane
adjective showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement

humanely
adverb in a humane manner; `let`s treat the prisoners of war humanely`

humaneness
noun the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)

humanism
secular humanism noun the doctrine emphasizing a person`s capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural

humanist
humanistic adjective pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; `humanistic studies`; `a humane education`

humanistic discipline
humanities noun studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); `the college of arts and sciences`

humanitarian
adjective of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism; `humanitarian aid`

humanitarianism
noun the doctrine that people`s duty is to promote human welfare

humanity
noun the quality of being humane

humanization
humanisation noun the act of making more human

humanize
humanise verb make more humane; `The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city`

humanly
adverb in the manner of human beings; `humanly possible`

humanness
humanity 2 manhood noun the quality of being human; `he feared the speedy decline of all manhood`

Humber Bridge
noun a suspension bridge at Hull, England; 4,626 feet long

humble
low adjective low or inferior in station or quality; `a humble cottage`; `a lowly parish priest`; `a modest man of the people`; `small beginnings`

humbly
meekly adverb in a humble manner; `he humbly lowered his head`

Humboldt
Baron Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt noun German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)

humbug
verb trick or deceive

humbug
noun communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

humdrum
monotonous adjective tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; `a humdrum existence; all work and no play`; `nothing is so monotonous as the sea`

humeral veil
noun a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl

humerus
noun bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow

humic
adjective of or relating to or derived from humus; `humic acid`

humid
adjective containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor; `humid air`; `humid weather`

humidify
moisturize verb make (more) humid; `We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house`

humified
adjective converted to humus; `humified soil`

humiliate
mortify 1 chagrin 1 humble verb cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; `He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss`

humiliatingly
demeaningly adverb in a humiliating manner; `the painting was reproduced humiliatingly small`

humiliation
mortification noun an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; `he had to undergo one humiliation after another`

humility
humbleness noun a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; `not everyone regards humility as a virtue`

humming
noun the act of singing with closed lips

humming top
noun a top that makes a humming noise as it spins

hummingbird
noun tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight

hummus
humus noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

humongous
banging adjective (used informally) very large; `a thumping loss`

humor
humour noun the quality of being funny; `I fail to see the humor in it`

humor
sense of humour noun the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; `she didn`t appreciate my humor`; `you can`t survive in the army without a sense of humor`

humoral
adjective of or relating to bodily fluids

humoral immune response
noun an immune response (chiefly against bacterial invasion) that is mediated by B cells

humorless
humourless adjective lacking humor; `it was a humorless wink; a wink of warning`- Truman Capote

humorlessly
humourlessly adverb in a humorless manner; `he reacted rather humorlessly to these rumors`

humorous
humourous adjective full of or characterized by humor; `humorous stories`; `humorous cartoons`; `in a humorous vein`

humorously
adverb in a humorous manner; `Dickens had humorously suggested a special service of intercession at St. Paul`s Cathedral`

humour
sense of humour noun the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; `she didn`t appreciate my humor`; `you can`t survive in the army without a sense of humor`

humpback
humpback whale noun large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives

Hunan
Hunan province noun a province in southeastern central China between the Nan Ling mountains and the Chang Jiang; noted for its timber and valuable mineral resources

hunch
noun the act of bending yourself up together

hunch
noun an impression that something might be the case; `he had an intuition that something had gone wrong`

hunched
round-backed adjective having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; `a little oldish misshapen stooping woman`

hundred
one hundred adjective being ten more than ninety

hundred and one
one hundred one adjective being one more than one hundred

hundred thousand
adjective (in Roman numerals, C written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 100,000 items or units

Hundred Years` War
noun the series of wars fought intermittently between France and England; 1337-1453

hundred-and-eightieth
180th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred eighty in counting order

hundred-and-fifteenth
115th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred fifteen in counting order

hundred-and-fifth
105th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred five in counting order

hundred-and-fiftieth
150th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred fifty in counting order

hundred-and-fifty-fifth
155th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred fifty-five in counting order

hundred-and-first
101st adjective the ordinal number of one hundred one in counting order

hundred-and-fortieth
140th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred forty in counting order

hundred-and-forty-fifth
145th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred forty-five in counting order

hundred-and-ninetieth
190th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred eighty-five in counting order

hundred-and-seventieth
170th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred seventy in counting order

hundred-and-seventy-fifth
175th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred seventy-five in counting order

hundred-and-sixtieth
160th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred sixty in counting order

hundred-and-sixty-fifth
165th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred sixty-five in counting order

hundred-and-tenth
110th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred ten in counting order

hundred-and-thirtieth
130th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred thirty in counting order

hundred-and-thirty-fifth
135th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred thirty-five in counting order

hundred-and-twentieth
120th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred twenty in counting order

hundred-and-twenty-fifth
125th adjective the ordinal number of one hundred twenty-five in counting order

hundredfold
a hundred times adverb by a factor of one hundred; `they money increased a hundredfold`

hundredth
centesimal adjective the ordinal number of one hundred in counting order

hundredweight
noun a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds

hung
adjective (usually followed by `with` or used in a combining form) having items suspended on or from a support; `walls hung with valuable paintings`; `a vine-hung trellis`

hung jury
noun a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)

Hungarian
Magyar adjective relating to or characteristic of Hungary; `Hungarian folk music`

Hungarian partridge
grey partridge noun common European partridge

Hungarian sauce
paprika sauce noun veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onion and paprika and cream

hunger
hungriness noun strong desire for something (not food or drink); `a thirst for knowledge`; `hunger for affection`

hunger march
noun a march of protest or demonstration by the unemployed

hunger strike
noun a voluntary fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungrily
ravenously adverb in the manner of someone who is very hungry; `he pounced on the food hungrily`

hungry
adjective feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food; `a world full of hungry people`

hunker down
verb hold stubbornly to a position; `The wife hunkered down and the husband`s resistance began to break down`

Hunkpapa
noun a Siouan language spoken by the Hunkpapa