Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

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filial

adjective C2
/ˈfɪliəl/

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

"He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents."

filibuster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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filibuster

noun, verb C2
/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

"The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing."

filigree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɪlɪɡri/

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

"The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree."

filly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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filly

noun C2
/ˈfɪli/

a young female horse

"The filly ran swiftly across the meadow."

finagle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fɪˈneɪɡəl/

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

"He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest."

finch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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finch

noun C2
/fɪntʃ/

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

"A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly."

finery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfaɪnəri/

expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories

"She attended the party in her finest finery."

finicky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɪnɪki/

difficult to please; very particular about details

"He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables."

noun C2
/ˈfaɪər.brænd/

a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action

"The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest."

fitful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɪt.fəl/

occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady

"He had a fitful sleep due to the storm."

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Flabby

adjective C2
/ˈflæb.i/

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

"His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more."

Flaccid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈflæks.ɪd/

soft, limp, or lacking firmness

"The fruit was overripe and flaccid."

flag-officer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

"The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony."

flagellate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

"In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance."

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flail

verb C2
/fleɪl/

to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about

"He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water."

Flatterer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflæt.ər.ər/

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

"The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear."

noun C2
/ˈflætʃələns/

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

"Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence."

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flax

noun C2
/flæks/

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

"Flax is often used in making linen fabrics."

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flay

verb C2
/fleɪ/

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

"The chef flayed the fish before cooking it."

noun C2
/flɛk/

a small spot or mark, often of a different color

"There was a fleck of paint on the floor."

noun C2
/ˈflɛkʃən/

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

"The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination."

fledge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/flɛdʒ/

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

"The young birds will fledge in a few weeks."

noun C2
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

"The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight."

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flighty

adjective C2
/ˈflaɪti/

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

"She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long."

flippancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflɪpənsi/

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

"His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues."

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adjective C2
/ˈflɪpənt/

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

"His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher."

flit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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flit

verb C2
/flɪt/

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

"Butterflies flitted from flower to flower."

floe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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floe

noun C2
/floʊ/

a large sheet of floating ice

"The polar bears rested on the ice floe."

florescence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/flɔːˈrɛsəns/

The process, state, or period of flowering.

"The garden reached its peak florescence in spring."

florid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈflɒrɪd/

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

"The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow."

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flotilla

noun C2
/fləˈtɪlə/

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

"A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn."

flotsam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflɒtsəm/

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

"The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm."

flue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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flue

noun C2
/fluː/

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

"The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly."

fluential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fluːˈɛnʃəl/

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

"The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience."

fluke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fluke

noun C2
/fluːk/

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

"Winning the lottery was a complete fluke."

verb C2
/ˈflʌməks/

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

"The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students."

adjective C2
/ˈflʌməksd/

Completely confused or bewildered.

"He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question."

adjective C2
/ˈfluːtɪd/

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

"The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim."

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fluvial

adjective C2
/ˈfluːviəl/

relating to or found in a river

"The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system."

Foal-foot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/foʊl fʊt/

a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot

"The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring."

foetid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfiːtɪd/

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

"The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe."

foible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔɪbəl/

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

"She loved him despite his little foibles."

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foist

verb C2
/fɔɪst/

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

"He tried to foist his old books onto his friends."

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folio

noun C2
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

"The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio."

foment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/foʊˈmɛnt/

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

"The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people."

fomentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

"His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region."

fondle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈfɒn.dəl/

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

"She fondled the kitten gently in her lap."

foolery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfuːləri/

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

"His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously."

adjective C2
/ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

"It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear."

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footloose

adjective C2
/ˈfʊtˌluːs/

Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.

"After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world."