Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.

"Youth is beautiful but fugacious."

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Fugitive

noun
/ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/

A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding, usually to avoid arrest.

"The police captured the fugitive after a long chase."

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fulcrum

noun
/ˈfʊl.krəm/

The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.

"The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school."

verb
/fʊlˈfɪl/

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

"She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor."

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fulfill

verb
/fʊlˈfɪl/

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

"He worked hard to fulfill his dreams."

adjective
/ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

Shining brightly; dazzling.

"The fulgent stars lit up the night sky."

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full

adjective
/fʊl/

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

"The glass is full of water."

adjective
/ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.

"He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner."

adjective, adverb
/ˈfʊl taɪm/

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

"She works full-time as a teacher."

adverb
/ˈfʊli/

completely or entirely; to the fullest extent

"She is fully aware of the risks."

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verb
/ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

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

"The politician began to fulminate against corruption."

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adjective
/ˈfʊl.səm/

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

"He offered fulsome praise to his boss."

verb
/ˈfʌmbəl/

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

"He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor."

verb
/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

"They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects."

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noun
ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

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

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

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fun

noun
/fʌn/

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

"We had a lot of fun at the party."

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function

noun
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

"The main function of the heart is to pump blood."

adjective
/ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

"The design of the chair is simple but highly functional."

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noun
ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

"The new refrigerator has improved functionality."

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functionary

noun
/ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

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

"The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports."

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fund

noun/verb
/fʌnd/

a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose; to provide money for

"The government created a fund for education."

adjective
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

"Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership."

adverb
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

in a basic and important way; at the core

"The two theories are fundamentally different."

noun
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/

financial support for a project or organization

"The startup is seeking funding from investors."

noun
/ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

"The organization is organizing a fundraising event."

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Funeral

noun
/ˈfjuːnərəl/

a ceremony held to honor and bury or cremate someone who has died

"The family attended the funeral of their grandfather."

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funereal

adjective
/fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

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

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fungi

noun (plural of fungus)
/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

"Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature."

adjective
/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
/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

relating to or resembling a fungus

"The damp basement had a fungous smell."

noun
/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

"A strange fungus was growing on the old tree."

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Funny

adjective
/ˈfʌni/

Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

"The comedian told a very funny joke."

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Fur

noun
/fɜːr/

the thick hair covering the skin of certain animals

"The cat’s fur is soft and shiny."

verb
/ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

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

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

adjective
/ˈfjʊəriəs/

Extremely angry.

"She was furious when she heard the bad news."

noun
/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

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

"The horse ran a furlong before slowing down."

noun, verb
/ˈfɜːrloʊ/

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

"Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis."

noun
/ˈfɜːrneɪs/

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

"The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly."

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furnish

verb
/ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

"They furnished the new house with modern furniture."

noun
/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.

"The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture."

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furor

noun
/ˈfjʊərɔːr/

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

"The politician's remarks created a furor in the media."

noun
/ˈfʌriər/

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

"The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop."

noun/verb
/ˈfʌrəʊ/

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

"The farmer plowed furrows in the field."

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further

adverb/adjective/verb
/ˈfɜːrðər/

At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.

"She studied hard to further her career."

noun
/ˈfɜːrðərəns/

The advancement or promotion of something.

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

adverb
/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

"The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable."

adjective
/ˈfɜːrtɪv/

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

"He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving."

noun
/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."

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Fury

noun
/ˈfjʊri/

Wild or violent anger; extreme rage.

"She was trembling with fury after the insult."

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fuse

verb
/fjuːz/

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

"The two metals fused under high heat."