Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
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a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
"Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories."
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
"The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress."
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
"The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies."
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
"She booked a facial at the spa."
to make an action or process easier or smoother
"The new software will facilitate communication between departments."
based on facts; accurate; true
"The report contains only factual information."
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
"She has a remarkable faculty for languages."
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
"The colors of the old photo have started to fade."
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
"His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings."
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
"He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat."
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
"She always strives for fairness in her decisions."
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
"She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career."
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
"She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule."
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
"She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space."
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
"The bus fare to the city center is five dollars."
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
"The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager."
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
"The magician's performance fascinated the audience."
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
"Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist."
To attach or secure something firmly in place
"Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off."
causing death; leading to disaster
"The accident proved fatal for the driver."
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
"She believed it was her fate to become a teacher."
extreme tiredness or exhaustion
"After working for ten hours, she felt a deep sense of fatigue."
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
"The device stopped working because it was faulty."
expressing approval or support; advantageous
"The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event."
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
"The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event."
feeling afraid or showing fear
"She was fearful of walking alone at night."
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
"The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures."
a light, soft structure that covers a bird’s body and enables it to fly
"The bird lost a small feather while flying through the trees."
Relating to the central government of a federation.
"The federal government passed a new law on healthcare."
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
"She has a very feminine style of dressing."
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
"She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality."
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
"We took the ferry-boat to cross the river."
capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring
"The fertile soil yielded a bountiful harvest."
the ability to conceive children or young; the quality of being fertile
"Modern medicine has helped many couples overcome fertility problems."
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
"Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production."
joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival
"The streets were decorated with lights in a festive spirit."
a man who is engaged to be married
"Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner."
a woman who is engaged to be married
"John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee."
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
"Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber."
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
"Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion."
showing strong, intense, or aggressive feelings; powerful and violent
"The fierce storm damaged several houses in the village."
a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried
"Fresh figs are delicious when eaten with honey."
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
"The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents."
A person who directs or produces films
"The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary."
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
"He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry."
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
"She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid."
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
"The treaty was finalized after the discussions."
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
"Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability."
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
"The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene."
in a strong, steady, or determined way
"She held his hand firmly as they crossed the road."