Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Fragment
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
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.
B2 noun
Fragrance
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
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.
B1 noun
Frame
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
B2 noun
framework
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
B2 noun
frameworks
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
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.
B2 adjective
Frank
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
C2 noun
frankincense
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
B2 adverb
Frankly
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
B2 adjective
frantic
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
C1 adjective
fraternal
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
B2 noun
Fraud
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
C2 noun
fraudulence
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
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.
C1 noun/verb
fray
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
C1 noun
Freckle
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb
free
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
A1 noun
free time
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
C2 noun
freebooter
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.