Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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fabricate

verb C1
/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

"The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself."

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noun C1
/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

something that is made up or invented; a lie or false story

"The journalist was fired for publishing fabrications instead of facts."

noun C1
/fəˈsɑːd/

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

"The building's glass facade reflected the sunset."

facet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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facet

noun C1
/ˈfæsɪt/

A particular aspect or feature of something

"Honesty is an important facet of his character."

facilitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

Making any work or process easy and effective.

"Payment gateways ensure the facilitation of online transactions."

Faction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfækʃən/

a small organized group within a larger group, often in disagreement or conflict

"The political party split into several factions over the leadership issue."

fad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fad

noun C1
/fæd/

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

"The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers."

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fail-safe

adjective C1
/ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

"The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant."

fairgrounds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held

"The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival."

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fallacy

noun C1
/ˈfæl.ə.si/

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

"It is a common fallacy that money can buy happiness."

Falsehood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɔːlshʊd/

the state of being untrue or a lie

"He was punished for spreading falsehoods about his colleague."

verb C1
/ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

to make something false or to misrepresent

"He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes."

verb C1
/ˈfɔːltər/

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

"Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech."

Famine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfæm.ɪn/

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

"The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region."

noun C1
/fəˈnætɪk/

a person with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm for a cause or belief

"He is a football fanatic, never missing a match of his favorite team."

adjective C1
/fəˈnætɪkəl/

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

"She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps."

noun C1
/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

"Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict."

adjective C1
/ˈfænsiːd/

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

"He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady."

noun C1
/ˈfænsiər/

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

"He is a fancier of rare birds."

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adjective C1
/ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

"The story was too fanciful to be true."

far-fetched definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

"His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched."

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farce

noun C1
/fɑːrs/

a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation

"The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing."

adjective C1
/ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

"His explanation for being late sounded farfetched."

fascist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈfæʃ.ɪst

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

"Fascist governance undermines freedom."

fastidious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/fæˈstɪdiəs/

very attentive to detail; hard to please

"She is fastidious about keeping her room clean."

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fatality

noun C1
/fəˈtæləti/

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

"The accident resulted in one fatality."

adverb C1
/ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically

"The accident fatally injured two passengers."

adjective C1
/ˈfeɪt.fəl/

having significant or disastrous consequences

"Their fateful decision changed the course of history."

adjective C1
/ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

without a father

"The fatherless child relied on the support of his community."

fathom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈfæð.əm/

to understand something deeply; to measure the depth of water

"She could not fathom why he was so upset."

fault-tolerance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.

"Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems."

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fauna

noun C1
/ˈfɔːnə/

the animals of a particular region, habitat, or period

"The Amazon rainforest is home to a diverse fauna."

favorable climatic conditions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun C1
ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development

"Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming."

noun C1
/ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

"The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees."

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Fawn

verb C1
/fɔːn/

to show exaggerated flattery or affection; to seek favor by servile behavior

"He fawned over the boss to get a promotion."

feasibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

Possibility, practicality, viability.

"The feasibility study proved the project viable."

feasible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfiːzəbl/

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

"It is feasible to complete the project within two months."

feat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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feat

noun C1
/fiːt/

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

"Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat."

verb C1
/ˈfɛdərət/

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

"Several states federated to create a stronger union."

adjective C1
/ˈfiːbl/

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

"After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand."

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feign

verb C1
/feɪn/

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

"She feigned illness to avoid going to work."

feline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfiːlaɪn/

relating to or characteristic of cats

"Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance."

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felon

noun C1
/ˈfɛlən/

a person who has committed a serious crime

"The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison."

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felony

noun C1
/ˈfɛləni/

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

"He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison."

Fenugreek definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

"Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine."

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feral

adjective C1
/ˈfɛrəl/

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

"The feral cat roamed the streets at night."

ferment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

"The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks."

fermentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

"The fermentation of grapes produces wine."

Ferocious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/fəˈroʊʃəs/

savagely fierce, intense, or violent

"The tiger gave a ferocious roar."

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ferocity

noun C1
/fəˈrɒsəti/

the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

"The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage."