CEFR Level
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
"His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery."
Excessively concerned with clothes and appearance in a vain or foolish way.
"He looked rather foppish in his brightly colored suit."
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
"She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument."
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
"He is kind and generous, and wise forby."
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
"Dark clouds forebode a coming storm."
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
"The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift."
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
"The car was parked in the hotel forecourt."
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
"It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts."
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
"The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event."
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
"Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate."
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
"The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will."
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
"The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak."
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
"Dark clouds often forerun a storm."
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
"The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind."
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
"Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells."
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
"May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey."
to renounce or give up something formally, often under oath
"He chose to forswear all bad habits after his illness."
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
"Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist."
immediately; without delay; at once
"The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith."
Happening by chance, often with a positive outcome.
"It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their partnership."
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
"He came up with a foxy plan to win the game."
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
"The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police."
Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
"The fractious child refused to listen to his parents."
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
"The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense."
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
"The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements."
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
"The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast."
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
"His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community."
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
"Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time."
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
"The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes."
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
"After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet."
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
"The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep."
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
"The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch."
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
"The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology."
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
"The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today."
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
"The security guard frisked the man at the entrance."
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
"The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully."
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
"He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets."
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
"The humid weather caused her hair to frizz."
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
"The bacon began to frizzle in the pan."
full of playful spirit; lively and fun-loving
"The frolicsome puppy kept everyone entertained."
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
"The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path."
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
"She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino."
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
"The teacher found the froward child hard to manage."
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
"He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp."
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
"He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch."
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
"The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region."
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
"The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees."
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
"Youth is beautiful but fugacious."
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
"The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school."
Shining brightly; dazzling.
"The fulgent stars lit up the night sky."
