Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
fuddle
confundir
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
B1 noun
Fuel
combustible
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
C2 adjective
fugacious
fugaz
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
C1 noun
Fugitive
fugitivo
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
C2 noun
fulcrum
punto de apoyo
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
B2 verb
fulfil
cumplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
B2 verb
fulfill
cumplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
C2 adjective
fulgent
brillante
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
A1 adjective
full
lleno
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
C1 adjective
full-bodied
de sabor intenso
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
A2 adjective, adverb
full-time
a tiempo completo
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
B1 adverb
fully
completamente
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
C2 verb
fulminate
protestar enérgicamente
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
C2 adjective
fulsome
elogios excesivos
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
C1 verb
fumble
torpeza
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
C2 verb
fumigate
fumigar
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
C2 noun
fumigation
fumigación
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
A1 noun
fun
diversión
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
B1 noun
function
función
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
B2 adjective
functional
funcional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
B2 noun
functionality
funcionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
C2 noun
functionary
funcionario
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
B1 noun
fund
fondo
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
B2 adjective
fundamental
fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.