CEFR Level
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
"She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true."
intense and passionate feeling
"She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education."
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
"The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy."
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
"The two families have been in a feud for generations."
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."
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."
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
"The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning."
changing frequently in loyalty, interest, or affection
"She is so fickle that she changes her mind every hour."
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
"The story he told was entirely fictitious."
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty
"Their fidelity to the team was admired by everyone."
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
"The child began to fidget during the long lecture."
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."
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
"She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly."
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
"She used figurative language to describe her feelings."
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
"The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority."
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
"She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina."
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
"The streets were full of filth after the storm."
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
"The concert ended with a spectacular finale."
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
"The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality."
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
"The financier advised the company on its investments."
skillful and subtle handling of a situation
"She handled the negotiations with great finesse."
having limits or bounds; not infinite
"Our resources are finite, so we must use them wisely."
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
"The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation."
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
"A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks."
relating to government revenue, taxes, or financial matters
"The government announced new fiscal policies to boost the economy."
a person or store that sells fish
"I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger."
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
"The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road."
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
"His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion."
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
"He stared fixedly at the painting."
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
"After hours of work, his energy was flagging."
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
"It was a flagrant violation of the rules."
a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style
"She has a flair for painting that sets her apart."
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
"His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party."
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
"He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter."
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
"He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets."
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
"Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling."
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
"His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives."
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
"She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties."
A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.
"The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges."
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
"The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully."
lasting for a very short time
"She had a fleeting smile before she left."
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
"The candle flickered in the wind."
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
"The chair was too flimsy to support his weight."
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
"He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection."
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
"Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation."
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
"The new movie flopped at the box office."
The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
"The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse."
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
"The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna."
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
"He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions."
