Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
furtive
ひそかな
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
C2 noun
Furuncle
ふるんくる; こぶ;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
B2 noun
Fury
激しい怒りや暴力的な感情;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
B2 verb
fuse
融合する
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
C2 adjective
fusible
融解可能な
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
C2 noun
fusillade
集中射撃
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
B2 noun
fusion
融合
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
B2 noun
Fuss
騒ぎ; 無駄な心配
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
B2 adjective
fussy
わがまま
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
C2 noun
fustian
浮かれたスピーチ
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
C2 adjective
fusty
かび臭い、古臭い
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
C1 adjective
futile
無駄な
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
A1 noun
future
未来
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
B2 noun
future generations
未来の世代
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
C1 noun
futurist
未来学者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
B2 adjective
futuristic
未来的な
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.