Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Ferocious
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
C1 noun
ferocity
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
C1 noun, verb
ferret
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
C2 adjective
ferrous
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
B1 verb
ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
B2 noun
Ferry-boat
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
B2 adjective
Fertile
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
B2 noun
fertility
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
C1 noun
fertilization
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
C1 verb
fertilize
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
B2 noun
fertilizer
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
C1 adjective
fervent
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
C1 adverb
Fervently
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
C2 adjective
Fervid
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
C1 noun
fervor
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
C2 adjective
festal
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
C2 verb
fester
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
B1 noun
Festival
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
B2 adjective
Festive
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
C2 noun
fete
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
C2 noun
fetich
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
C2 adjective
fetid
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
C1 noun
fetish
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
C2 verb
fetter
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.