Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
forgery
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
C1 verb
forgo
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
C1 adjective
forlorn
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
C1 noun
Formality
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
C1 adjective
formative
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
C1 adjective
formidable
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
C1 verb
forsake
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
C1 noun
forte
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
C1 adjective
forthright
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
C1 noun
fortification
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
C1 verb
fortify
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
C1 noun
fortitude
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
C1 noun
foursome
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
C1 noun
foyer
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
C1 noun
Fracture
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
C1 noun
fragility
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
C1 noun
fragmentation
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
C1 adjective
fragmented
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
C1 adjective
frail
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
C1 noun
frailty
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
C1 noun, verb
franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
C1 adjective
fraternal
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
C1 adjective
fraudulent
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
C1 adjective
fraught
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.