Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
C1 noun
finality
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
C1 noun
financier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
C1 noun
finesse
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
C1 adjective
Finite
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
C1 noun
firearm
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
C1 noun
firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
C1 adjective
fiscal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
C1 noun
fishmonger
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
C1 noun
fissure
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
C1 noun
fixation
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
C1 adverb
Fixedly
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
C1 adjective
flagging
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
C1 adjective
flagrant
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
C1 noun
flair
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
C1 adjective
flamboyant
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
C1 noun
Flannel
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
C1 adjective
flashy
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
C1 noun
Flat fish
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
C1 noun
Flattery
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
C1 verb
flaunt
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
C1 noun/adjective
fledgling
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
C1 noun/verb
fleece
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
C1 adjective
fleeting
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.