Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

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

"The fermentation of grapes produces wine."

noun
/ˈfɜːrnəri/

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

"The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants."

adjective
/fəˈroʊʃəs/

savagely fierce, intense, or violent

"The tiger gave a ferocious roar."

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ferocity

noun
/fəˈrɒsəti/

the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

"The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage."

noun, verb
/ˈfɛrɪt/

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

"He ferreted out the hidden documents."

adjective
/ˈfer.əs/

containing or consisting of iron

"Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction."

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ferry

verb
/ˈfɛri/

to transport by boat; to carry back and forth

"The boat ferried passengers across the river."

noun
/ˈfer.i boʊt/

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

"We took the ferry-boat to cross the river."

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring

"The fertile soil yielded a bountiful harvest."

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noun
/fərˈtɪl.ə.ti/

the ability to conceive children or young; the quality of being fertile

"Modern medicine has helped many couples overcome fertility problems."

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noun
ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

"Organic fertilization enhances soil health."

verb
/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

"Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield."

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noun
/ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

"Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production."

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.vənt/

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

"She gave a fervent speech about climate change."

adverb
/ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

"She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true."

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

intensely passionate or enthusiastic

"He wrote a fervid letter expressing his love."

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noun
/ˈfɜːrvər/

intense and passionate feeling

"She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education."

adjective
/ˈfɛstəl/

relating to a festival or celebration

"The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding."

verb
/ˈfɛstər/

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

"If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment."

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noun
/ˈfɛstəvəl/

a day or period of celebration, often for cultural or religious reasons

"The city was decorated with lights for the annual music festival."

adjective
/ˈfɛstɪv/

joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival

"The streets were decorated with lights in a festive spirit."

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fete

noun
/feɪt/

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

"The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest."

noun
/ˈfetiʃ/

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

"The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich."

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fetid

adjective
/ˈfɛtɪd/

having a strong, unpleasant smell

"The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable."

noun
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."

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fetter

verb
/ˈfɛtər/

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

"The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students."

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fetus

noun
/ˈfiːtəs/

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

"The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy."

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feud

noun
/fjuːd/

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

"The two families have been in a feud for generations."

adjective
/ˈfjuː.dəl/

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

"The castle is a remnant of the feudal era."

noun
/ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

"Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe."

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fever

noun
/ˈfiːvər/

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

"He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever."

few

adjective
/fjuː/

A small number of; not many.

"Only a few students attended the class."

determiner/adjective
/ˈfjuːər/

a smaller number of; not as many

"Fewer people attended the meeting than expected."

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Fez

noun
/fez/

a flat-topped conical red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn in some Middle Eastern countries

"He wore a traditional fez during the cultural festival."

noun
/ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

a man who is engaged to be married

"Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner."

noun
/ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

a woman who is engaged to be married

"John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee."

noun
/fiˈæs.koʊ/

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

"The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning."

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fiat

noun
/ˈfiːæt/

an official order or decree; authoritative command

"The new policy was enacted by royal fiat."

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fiber

noun
/ˈfaɪbər/

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

"Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber."

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fibre

noun
/ˈfaɪ.bər/

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."

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Fickle

adjective
/ˈfɪkəl/

changing frequently in loyalty, interest, or affection

"She is so fickle that she changes her mind every hour."

noun
/ˈfɪkʃən/

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

"She enjoys reading science fiction novels."

adjective
/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

"The story he told was entirely fictitious."

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noun
/fɪˈdelɪti/

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty

"Their fidelity to the team was admired by everyone."

verb
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

"The child began to fidget during the long lecture."

adjective
/fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

"The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements."

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fiduciary

noun
/fɪˈduːʃieri/

a person who holds assets in trust for someone else; related to trust and responsibility

"The lawyer acted as a fiduciary for his client’s estate."

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fief

noun
/fiːf/

an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control

"The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service."

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field

noun
/fiːld/

an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study

"The children played football in the field."

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fiend

noun
/fiːnd/

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

"He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles."