Vocabulary Cards
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A1 number
forty
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
B2 noun
forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun
forward
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
B2 noun
fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
B2 verb, adjective
foster
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
B2 noun/verb
fostering
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
B2 adjective, noun, verb
foul
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
A2 verb
found
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
B1 noun
foundation
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
B2 noun
Founder
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
B2 noun
Fountain
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
A1 numeral
four
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
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.
A1 adjective/noun
fourth
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
B2 noun
Fowl
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
A2 noun
Fox
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
C2 adjective
foxy
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
C1 noun
foyer
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
C2 noun
fracas
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
B2 noun
Fraction
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
C2 adjective
Fractious
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
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.
B2 adjective
fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
C1 noun
fragility
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.