Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

False definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/fɔːls/

not true or correct; intended to deceive

"He was accused of giving false information."

noun
/ˈfɔːlshʊd/

the state of being untrue or a lie

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

verb
/ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

to make something false or to misrepresent

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

verb
/ˈfɔːltər/

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

"Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech."

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Fame

noun
/feɪm/

the state of being known or recognized by many people

"She achieved worldwide fame for her acting."

adjective
/fəˈmɪliər/

Well known or easily recognized from previous experience.

"The town looked familiar to me after so many years."

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family

noun
/ˈfæməli/

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

"She spends most of her weekends with her family."

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noun
ˈfæmɪli triː

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

"Creating a family tree helps understand family history."

noun
/ˈfæm.ɪn/

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

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

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famish

verb
/ˈfæmɪʃ/

to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger

"The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food."

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adjective
/ˈfeɪməs/

known about by many people; well recognized

"The city is famous for its historical monuments."

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Fan

noun
/fæn/

a device with rotating blades that creates a current of air; also a person who admires or supports someone or something

"The fan kept the room cool during the hot summer day."

noun
/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
/fəˈnætɪkəl/

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

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

noun
/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

"Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict."

adjective
/ˈfænsiːd/

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

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

noun
/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."

adjective
/ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

"The story was too fanciful to be true."

adjective
/ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary

"His drawings were simple and fanciless."

verb
/ˈfæn.si/

to imagine, desire, or like something; to have a liking for

"She fancies a cup of tea in the morning."

noun
/ˈfæn.feər/

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

"The new product was launched with much fanfare."

adjective
/fænˈtæstɪk/

extraordinary, extremely good or impressive

"The concert last night was absolutely fantastic."

noun
/ˈfæntəsi/

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

"She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space."

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far

adverb
/fɑːr/

at, to, or by a great distance

"The school is far from my house."

adjective
/ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

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

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farce

noun
/fɑːrs/

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

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

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fare

noun
/fɛər/

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

"The bus fare to the city center is five dollars."

noun
/ˌfer.ˈwel/

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

"The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager."

adjective
/ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

"His explanation for being late sounded farfetched."

farm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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farm

noun
/fɑːrm/

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals

"They live on a farm with many animals."

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Farmer

noun
/ˈfɑːrmər/

a person who owns or manages a farm

"The farmer works hard to grow crops."

farming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

"Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land."

verb
/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

"The magician's performance fascinated the audience."

adjective
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

extremely interesting or charming

"The history of ancient Egypt is truly fascinating."

noun
/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

"Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist."

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

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

"Fascist governance undermines freedom."

noun
/ˈfæʃ.ən/

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

"She always keeps up with the latest fashion."

adjective
/ˈfæʃənəbəl/

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

"She always wears fashionable clothes to every party."

Fast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Fast

adjective, adverb
/fæst/

moving or capable of moving at high speed; firm or securely fixed

"He drives very fast on the highway."

verb
/ˈfæsən/

To attach or secure something firmly in place

"Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off."

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faster

adjective, adverb
/ˈfæstər/

moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual

"This car is faster than the old one."

adjective
/ˈfæstɪst/

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

"Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world."

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

very attentive to detail; hard to please

"She is fastidious about keeping her room clean."

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Fat

adjective, noun
/fæt/

having a lot of excess flesh; a natural oily substance in animal bodies

"Eating too much fast food can make you fat."

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fatal

adjective
/ˈfeɪtl/

causing death; leading to disaster

"The accident proved fatal for the driver."

noun
/ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable

"He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny."

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fatality

noun
/fəˈtæləti/

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

"The accident resulted in one fatality."

adverb
/ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

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

"The accident fatally injured two passengers."

Fate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

Fate

noun
/feɪt/

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."

adjective
/ˈfeɪt.fəl/

having significant or disastrous consequences

"Their fateful decision changed the course of history."