How many words contain the sequence 'h'?

There are 446 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'h'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'h' include Ibsenish, Jacchus, Jacht. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'h'

Ibsenish Adjective Jacchus Noun Jacht Noun Jacinth Noun Jacinthe Noun Jacinthes Noun (plural) Jacinths Noun (Plural) Jackanapish Adjective Jackash Noun Kababish Noun, Adjective (Informal) Kabbalah Noun Kabbalahs Noun Kabirpanthi Noun Kabuzuchi Noun Kacha Adjective Kachari Noun Kachcha Adjective Kachin Proper Noun Kachina Noun Kachinas Noun (Plural) Kaddish Noun Kaddishes Noun (Plural) Kaddishim Noun Kadischi Proper Noun Kadish Noun Kadishim Noun Kaffeeklatsch Noun Kaffiyeh Noun Kaffiyehs Noun (plural) Labidophorous Adjective (not comparable) Labioglossopharyngeal Adjective Labiograph Noun Labiopharyngeal Adjective Macbeth Proper Noun Macchia Noun Macchie Noun (Plural) Macchinetta Noun Nabathaean Adjective Nabathean Adjective, Noun Nabathite Noun Nabcheat Noun Nabobish Adjective Nabobishly Adverb Nabobship Noun Naboth Proper Noun Nabothian Adjective Nach Noun Nachani Noun Nachas Noun Nache Noun Nachitoch Noun Nachitoches Noun Nacho Noun Nachschlag Noun Nachtmml Noun Nachus Noun Naemorhedinae Noun Naemorhedine Adjective (also used as a Noun) Naemorhedus Noun (Genus Name) Naether Adjective Naething Pronoun (also used as a Noun) Naethings Noun (Plural) Oafish Adjective Oafishly Adverb Oafishness Noun Oakenshaw Proper Noun Oarfish Noun Oarhole Noun Oariopathic Adjective Oariopathy Noun Oarrowheaded Adjective Oarsmanship Noun Oasthouse Noun Paccha Noun Pacchionian Adjective Pacha Noun Pachadom Noun Pachadoms Noun (plural) Pachak Noun (uncountable) Pachalic Noun Pachalics Noun (plural) Pachanga Noun Pachas Noun Pachinko Noun Pachisi Noun Pachisis Noun Pachnolite Noun Pachometer Noun Pachomian Adjective Pachons Noun Pachouli Noun Pachoulis Noun (plural) Pacht Noun Paraphimosis Noun Qabbalah Noun Qh Abbreviation Qoheleth Noun Qoph Noun Qophs Noun (Plural) Quachil Noun

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1. Which language gives 'udographic' its root meaning 'wet'?

Greek Japanese Latin German

2. What is the noun form of this word?

Xanthodont Xanthoderma Xanthodontousness Xanthoma

3. Why is an oarhole often lined with leather?

To make the boat look nicer To prevent the oar from chafing the wood To make the oarhole bigger To keep water out entirely

4. What distinguishes dabchicks from ducks?

Dabchicks have webbed feet Dabchicks have pointed bills and lobed feet Dabchicks are much larger Dabchicks cannot swim

5. Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Each of the cookies ___ delicious.'?

are is were have

6. In grammar, what type of verb must follow the word 'habenulae'?

Plural verb Singular verb Past tense only Infinitive verb

7. How many syllables are in 'Iacchos'?

Two Three Four Five

8. What does 'yah' most commonly mean in casual speech?

No Yes Maybe Goodbye

9. Which word is the closest relative of 'habitans'?

Habitat Helmet Cabinet Vacant

10. From which language does the 'xanth-' part of 'xanthate' originate, and what does it mean?

Latin for 'acid' Greek for 'yellow' French for 'mineral' German for 'salt'

11. The Hindi verb meaning 'to dance' is:

Nachai Nācnā (नाचना) Nacheez Nachal

12. Which is the correct spelling?

habillitated habilitaded abilitaded habilitated

13. What emotion does 'aargh' usually express?

Frustration or pain Joy or excitement Love or affection Boredom or sleepiness

14. Which word means a person who keeps the Sabbath?

Sabbathkeeper Sabbathkeeping Sabbathless Sabbatia

15. What was a Sabbathbreaker under old blue laws?

A hymn singer A legal offender subject to fines A church officer A day of fasting

16. The plural of 'habitat' is...

habitates habiti habitat's habitats

17. What should a writer do when using 'udographic' for general readers?

Capitalize it Add a short plain-English gloss Use it as a verb Pair it with 'more' or 'most'

18. Where does 'yaghourt' best fit in modern writing?

A yogurt label A school lunch menu A fitness app A historical quotation or food history

19. What does 'habitual' most nearly mean?

Done repeatedly as a habit Done only once Done badly Done quickly

20. What was a rabbitoh originally?

A rabbit warren A racing horse A door-to-door rabbit meat seller A breed of rabbit

21. Which sentence uses 'xanthation' correctly?

I ate some xanthation. The xanthation of cellulose produces a yellow goo. The car was xanthated. I have a xanthation.

22. What is a 'jacinth'?

A green emerald A river in Eden A type of pearl A reddish-orange variety of zircon

23. Besides a dance, what else can 'habaneras' refer to?

A type of ship A traditional embroidered blouse A heavy winter coat A musical instrument

24. Which sentence uses 'Sabbathbreaking' correctly?

He Sabbathbreakinged all day. The Sabbathbreaking was fined. They fined him for Sabbathbreaking. Several Sabbathbreakings were recorded.

25. How is 'xanthid' pronounced?

KSAN-thid ZAN-thid shan-TEED ZAN-thike

26. Which word should 'babblishly' NOT be confused with?

Incoherently Foolishly Clearly Ramblingly

27. Which sentence uses the related adjective correctly?

She diagnosed the sample as xanthochroic peoples. The Xanthochroi was xanthochroic. Xanthochroic fluid filled the laboratory vial. A xanthochroic cardinal visited the feeder.

28. What did Metchnikoff's 1900s research do for the food?

Made cultured milk fashionable Invented refrigeration Banned fermentation Created lactose-free milk

29. How should 'xanthocreatinine' be written mid-sentence in scientific style?

Xanthocreatinine XANTHOCREATININE xanthocreatinine XanthoCreatinine

30. Can 'habilable' be used to describe a person's skills?

Yes, always No, it describes objects or tasks Only for men Only in British English

31. What part of speech is the word 'eaglehawk'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

32. What is the correct spelling?

Habitibly Habitabely Habbitably Habitably

33. Which mushroom is the classic xanthoderm species?

Agaricus xanthodermus, the yellow stainer Amanita phalloides Pleurotus ostreatus Cantharellus cibarius

34. In Hopi belief, kachinas most fundamentally are what?

Weather instruments Village elders Festival foods Spirit beings

35. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'vacantheartedness'?

The second syllable The first syllable The last syllable The third syllable

36. Which famous dictionary mentioned Zaitha under its 'water bug' entry?

Oxford English Dictionary Dictionary of Modern Slang Merriam-Webster's 1828 dictionary A medical lexicon

37. What is 'Ein Sof' in Kabbalah?

A sacred prayer The infinite, unknowable God A holy book A spiritual practice

38. To which broader family of birds does the dabchick belong?

Ducks (Anatidae) Herons (Ardeidae) Grebes (Podicipedidae) Rails (Rallidae)

39. What did a habilitator once do for a courtier?

Taught fencing Dressed and equipped him Wrote his memoirs Managed his estate

40. Is it appropriate to use 'aahing' in a formal academic essay?

Yes, it sounds professional. Only in the conclusion. No, it is too informal and onomatopoeic. Only if quoting a scientist.

41. 'Iatromathematical' thinking treated the body as:

A mystery beyond study A temple Something governed by number and measure A random accident

42. Which word is a near-antonym of 'habituated'?

Inured Skittish Desensitized Seasoned

43. In pronunciation, the 'kh' sound is like:

The 'ch' in 'Bach' or 'loch' A 'k' followed by 'h' as two words Silent The 'ch' in 'church'

44. Where does the word 'habitant' come from?

Old French, from Late Latin habitantem, meaning 'dwelling' Old Norse, meaning 'farm' Dutch, meaning 'field' A Germanic root meaning 'hut'

45. What is the adjective form of this word?

Xanthoderma Xanthoma Xanthodontous Xanthodontic

46. Which American game descends from pachisi?

Parcheesi Monopoly Scrabble Checkers

47. When referring to the ethnic group in Northeast India, how should 'Kachari' be written?

Capitalized as a proper noun Lowercase as a common noun In italics In quotation marks

48. Where does the name enter English from?

Norse through Norman French Arabic through Spanish Celtic through Welsh Hebrew through Greek and Latin

49. How many syllables does 'habilitation' have?

Four Five Six Seven

50. What is the stress pattern of 'babeship'?

babe-SHIP BAYB-ship ba-BEE-ship BAY-bay-ship