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high point
nounMedium
/ˈhaɪ pɔɪnt/The most successful, exciting, or best part of an event, period, or experience; a peak moment.
high polymer
nounC2
/ˌhaɪ ˈpɒlɪmə/A polymer, especially a synthetic plastic like polyethylene or polystyrene, composed of molecules with a very high molecular weight.
high priest
nounB2
/ˌhaɪ ˈpriːst/The chief male religious leader, especially in ancient Jewish tradition, in charge of temple rites and acting as intermediary between God and the people.
high priestess
nounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈpriː.stes/The leading female religious authority or chief priestess in a particular pagan, occult, or goddess-worshipping tradition.
high priesthood
nounLow (C2)
/ˌhaɪ ˈpriːst.hʊd/The collective body of the highest-ranking priests in certain religions, particularly referring to the highest office of priests in ancient Judaism, as well as similar leadership in other hierarchical religious structures.
high profile
nounB2
/ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊ.faɪl/attracting a lot of public attention and interest; very conspicuous or prominent.
high relief
nounLow
/ˌhaɪ rɪˈliːf/A sculptural technique where figures and forms project prominently from the background, typically by more than half their depth.
high renaissance
nounLow in general usage, high in academic and art historical contexts.
/haɪ rɪˈneɪsəns/The peak period of the Renaissance, from approximately 1490 to 1527, characterized by harmonious composition and artistic mastery in European art.
high roller
nounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈrəʊlə/A person who gambles large sums of money, or more broadly, someone who spends money lavishly and riskily.
high school
nounHigh
/ˌhaɪ ˈskuːl/A secondary school for students typically aged 14–18, covering grades 9–12 in the U.S. system and sometimes years 10–13 in the UK.
high sea
nounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈsiː/The open ocean far from the coast, beyond territorial waters.
high seas
plural-nounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈsiːz/The parts of the ocean that are not under the jurisdiction of any single country; international waters.
high season
nounB2
/ˌhaɪ ˈsiːzn̩/The period of the year when a tourist destination, service, or activity is most popular and therefore most expensive.
high sign
nounLow
/ˌhaɪ ˈsaɪn/A subtle, often quick and discreet signal (like a hand gesture, nod, or look) used to communicate a message or give a secret warning.
high society
nounB2
/ˌhaɪ səˈsaɪəti/The upper class of society, especially people of high social status and wealth who are prominent in social activities.
high spirits
plural-nounB2
/ˌhaɪ ˈspɪr.ɪts/A state of great cheerfulness, liveliness, and good humour.
high spot
nounC1
/ˈhaɪ spɒt/The most enjoyable, exciting, or important part of something.
high stick
nounC1
/ˈhaɪ stɪk/A penalty in ice hockey where a player carries their stick above shoulder height, risking contact with an opponent.
high street
nounB1
/ˌhaɪ ˈstriːt/The main street of a town where most shops and businesses are located.
high style
nounC2
/ˌhaɪ ˈstaɪl/A sophisticated, elaborate, or very fashionable manner of doing something, especially in design, fashion, or living.

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