Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun, verb C1
/ˈfɛrɪt/

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

"He ferreted out the hidden documents."

fertilization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

"Organic fertilization enhances soil health."

verb C1
/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

"Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield."

fervent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfɜːr.vənt/

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

"She gave a fervent speech about climate change."

adverb C1
/ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

"She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true."

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noun C1
/ˈfɜːrvər/

intense and passionate feeling

"She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education."

noun C1
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."

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fetus

noun C1
/ˈfiːtəs/

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

"The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy."

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feud

noun C1
/fjuːd/

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

"The two families have been in a feud for generations."

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adjective C1
/ˈfjuː.dəl/

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

"The castle is a remnant of the feudal era."

noun C1
/ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

"Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe."

noun C1
/fiˈæs.koʊ/

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

"The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning."

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Fickle

adjective C1
/ˈfɪkəl/

changing frequently in loyalty, interest, or affection

"She is so fickle that she changes her mind every hour."

adjective C1
/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

"The story he told was entirely fictitious."

fidelity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪˈdelɪti/

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty

"Their fidelity to the team was admired by everyone."

verb C1
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

"The child began to fidget during the long lecture."

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fiend

noun C1
/fiːnd/

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

"He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles."

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Fiery

adjective C1
/ˈfaɪə.ri/

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

"She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly."

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adjective C1
/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

"She used figurative language to describe her feelings."

figurehead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

"The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority."

figurine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

"She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina."

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filth

noun C1
/fɪlθ/

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

"The streets were full of filth after the storm."

finale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

"The concert ended with a spectacular finale."

noun C1
/faɪˈnælɪti/

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

"The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality."

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financier

noun C1
/fɪˈnænʃɪər/

a person who manages large amounts of money or investments

"The financier advised the company on its investments."

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noun C1
/fɪˈnɛs/

skillful and subtle handling of a situation

"She handled the negotiations with great finesse."

adjective C1
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/

having limits or bounds; not infinite

"Our resources are finite, so we must use them wisely."

firearm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfaɪərɑːm/

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

"The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation."

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firewall

noun C1
/ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

"A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks."

fiscal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfɪs.kəl/

relating to government revenue, taxes, or financial matters

"The government announced new fiscal policies to boost the economy."

fishmonger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

a person or store that sells fish

"I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger."

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fissure

noun C1
/ˈfɪʃ.ər/

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

"The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road."

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noun C1
/fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

"His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion."

adverb C1
/ˈfɪksɪdli/

in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration

"He stared fixedly at the painting."

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adjective C1
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

"After hours of work, his energy was flagging."

flagrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfleɪɡrənt/

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

"It was a flagrant violation of the rules."

flair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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flair

noun C1
/flɛr/

a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style

"She has a flair for painting that sets her apart."

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adjective C1
/flæmˈbɔɪənt/

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

"His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party."

Flannel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈflæn.əl/

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

"He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter."

flashy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈflæʃi/

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

"He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets."

Flat fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/flæt fɪʃ/

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

"Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling."

Flattery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈflæt.ər.i/

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

"His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives."

verb C1
/flɔːnt/

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

"She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties."

fledgling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.

"The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges."

fleece definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/fliːs/

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

"The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully."

fleeting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

lasting for a very short time

"She had a fleeting smile before she left."

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flicker

verb C1
/ˈflɪk.ər/

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

"The candle flickered in the wind."

adjective C1
/ˈflɪmzi/

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

"The chair was too flimsy to support his weight."

verb C1
/flɪntʃ/

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

"He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection."

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adjective C1
ˈflʌd proʊn

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

"Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation."