Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

facetious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fəˈsiːʃəs/

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

"He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon."

Facile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfæsɪl/

easily achieved or effortless; superficial or simplistic

"He gave a facile explanation that ignored the complexities of the problem."

facsimile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fækˈsɪmɪli/

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

"He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client."

factious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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factious

adjective C2
/ˈfækʃəs/

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

"The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps."

factitious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fækˈtɪʃəs/

artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine

"The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced."

factotum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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factotum

noun C2
/fækˈtoʊtəm/

an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant

"He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties."

adjective C2
/ˈfædɪʃ/

Following a temporary trend or fashion

"Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s."

fain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fain

adjective/adverb C2
/feɪn/

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

"I would fain help you if I had the time."

fallacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fəˈleɪ.ʃəs/

based on a mistaken belief; logically unsound

"His argument was based on fallacious reasoning."

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fallible

adjective C2
/ˈfæləbl/

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

"Even experts are fallible and can make errors."

fallow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfæloʊ/

plowed but left unseeded; inactive or dormant

"The farmer left the field fallow for a season to restore its fertility."

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famish

verb C2
/ˈfæmɪʃ/

to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger

"The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food."

fanciless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary

"His drawings were simple and fanciless."

fanfare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfæn.feər/

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

"The new product was launched with much fanfare."

noun C2
/ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable

"He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny."

adjective C2
/ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

impossible to understand or measure; very deep

"The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon."

fatuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfætʃuəs/

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

"His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone."

faultfinder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

a person who habitually finds fault with others

"He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough."

faun definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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faun

noun C2
/fɔːn/

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

"The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest."

faux pas definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/foʊ ˈpɑː/

a social blunder or mistake in etiquette

"He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday."

fawning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

"Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable."

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faze

verb C2
/feɪz/

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

"She was not fazed by the unexpected question."

noun C2
/ˈfiːəlti/

loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord

"The knight swore fealty to his king."

febrile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfiːbraɪl/

having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated

"The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature."

feckless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɛkləs/

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

"His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines."

fecund definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfiːkənd/

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

"The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year."

fecundity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fiːˈkʌndɪti/

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility

"The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife."

adjective C2
/ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded

"The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions."

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feint

noun C2
/feɪnt/

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

"The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right."

felicitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fəˈlɪsɪteɪt/

to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success

"We felicitated her on winning the award."

felicitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

"She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood."

felicity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fəˈlɪsɪti/

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

"She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature."

adjective C2
/fəˈloʊniəs/

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

"He was charged with felonious assault after the incident."

fender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɛndər/

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

"The car's fender was dented in the accident."

fernery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɜːrnəri/

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

"The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants."

adjective C2
/ˈfer.əs/

containing or consisting of iron

"Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction."

Fervid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

intensely passionate or enthusiastic

"He wrote a fervid letter expressing his love."

adjective C2
/ˈfɛstəl/

relating to a festival or celebration

"The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding."

verb C2
/ˈfɛstər/

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

"If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment."

fete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fete

noun C2
/feɪt/

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

"The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest."

noun C2
/ˈfetiʃ/

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

"The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich."

fetid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fetid

adjective C2
/ˈfɛtɪd/

having a strong, unpleasant smell

"The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable."

fetter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fetter

verb C2
/ˈfɛtər/

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

"The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students."

Fez definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Fez

noun C2
/fez/

a flat-topped conical red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn in some Middle Eastern countries

"He wore a traditional fez during the cultural festival."

fiat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fiat

noun C2
/ˈfiːæt/

an official order or decree; authoritative command

"The new policy was enacted by royal fiat."

fiducial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

"The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements."

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fiduciary

noun C2
/fɪˈduːʃieri/

a person who holds assets in trust for someone else; related to trust and responsibility

"The lawyer acted as a fiduciary for his client’s estate."

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fief

noun C2
/fiːf/

an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control

"The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service."

figment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɪɡmənt/

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

"The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination."

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filch

verb C2
/fɪltʃ/

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

"He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop."