Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
Factual
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
B2 noun
faculty
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
C1 noun
fad
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
C2 adjective
faddish
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
B2 verb
fade
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
A2 verb
fail
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
C1 adjective
fail-safe
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
B1 adjective
failed
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
B2 noun
Failing
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
B1 noun
Failure
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
C2 adjective/adverb
fain
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
B2 verb
faint
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
A2 adjective
Fair
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
C1 noun
fairgrounds
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
B1 adverb
Fairly
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
B2 noun
fairness
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
A2 noun
Fairy-tale
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
B1 noun
Faith
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
B2 adjective
Faithful
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
B2 adverb
Faithfully
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
B1 noun
Fake
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
A1 verb
fall
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
C2 adjective
fallacious
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
C1 noun
fallacy
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.