Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

fulminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

"The politician began to fulminate against corruption."

fulsome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfʊl.səm/

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

"He offered fulsome praise to his boss."

verb C2
/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

"They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects."

fumigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.

"Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations."

functionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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functionary

noun C2
/ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

"The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports."

funereal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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funereal

adjective C2
/fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

"The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement."

adjective C2
/ˈfʌndʒəbl/

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

"In finance, money is considered a fungible asset."

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fungous

adjective C2
/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

relating to or resembling a fungus

"The damp basement had a fungous smell."

verb C2
/ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something

"The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new."

noun C2
/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

"The horse ran a furlong before slowing down."

furrier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfʌriər/

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

"The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop."

noun C2
/ˈfɜːrðərəns/

The advancement or promotion of something.

"The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice."

Furuncle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck."

adjective C2
/ˈfjuːzəbl/

Capable of being melted or fused.

"The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment."

fusillade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

"The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets."

fustian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fustian

noun C2
/ˈfʌstɪən/

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

"The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises."

fusty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fusty

adjective C2
/ˈfʌsti/

smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned

"The room smelled fusty after being closed for months."