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Gutter (noun) 

shallow trough along the eaves of the house; or a channel at the side of a street to drain off

rainwater    

Used aluminum beverage cans remain the most recycled item in the U.S., but other types

of aluminum, such as siding, gutters, storm window frames and lawn furniture, can

also be recycled. 

Haggle (verb)

to negotiate over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract 

Many felt--or were told--that the dealer wouldn’t haggle because of special pricing or

financing on the vehicle. 

Handicap (verb) 

to have an unfavorable condition, circumstance, or characteristic

In searching for a cure for the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus,

researchers have been handicapped because of a lacking of funding by the government.

    

Habitat (noun) 

the natural environment of an animal or plant

Fires help habitats and are important to endangered species of animals that rely on

these plants for survival.

    

Hail (verb) 

to greet with enthusiastic approval: praise, acclaim

Economists, however, hailed the report, saying it suggested consumer spending could

rise at a 3 percent pace in the second quarter. 

Hallucination (noun) 

an erroneous perception of reality

Certain kinds of illicit drugs are known to cause users to experience hallucinations.

Halt (verb) 

to prevent the occurrence or continuation or a movement, action, or operation

If the neutron star is too large, the gravitational forces overwhelm the pressure gradients

and collapse cannot be halted.

Hammer (verb) 

to make repeated efforts; especially : to reiterate an opinion or attitude

The most effective technique is to start with the dealer's cost and bargain slowly up from

there, rather than starting with the asking price and trying to hammer that

downwards. 

Hamper by (verb) 

the interfere with the progress of

Electric car production is hampered by the limited energy supply of their batteries.

Handicraft (noun) 

an occupation requiring great skill with the hands; the articles fashioned by those engaged 

in handicraft Acting as a sideline to farming and other occupations, traditional handicrafts are

important to many Native American tribes.