Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
foreshore
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
C1 noun
foresight
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
A2 noun
Forest
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
C1 verb
forestall
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
A2 noun
Forests
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
C1 verb
foretell
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
C1 noun
forethought
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
A2 adverb
forever
Meaning
For all future time; for always.
Example
She promised to love him forever.
C1 noun
foreword
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
C1 verb
forfeit
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
C2 verb
forfend
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
B2 verb
forge
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
C1 noun
forger
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
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.
A1 verb
forget
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
A2 verb
forgive
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
B2 adjective
Forgiving
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
C1 verb
forgo
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
A2 noun
Fork
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
C1 adjective
forlorn
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
A2 noun, verb
form
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
A2 adjective
formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
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.
B2 adverb
formally
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.