Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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

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

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

noun
/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
/ˈfiːlaɪn/

relating to or characteristic of cats

"Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance."

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fell

verb
/fel/

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

"The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today."

noun
/ˈfɛloʊ/

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

"He is a fellow student in my class."

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felon

noun
/ˈfɛlən/

a person who has committed a serious crime

"The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison."

adjective
/fəˈloʊniəs/

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

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

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felony

noun
/ˈfɛləni/

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

"He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison."

noun/adjective
/ˈfiːmeɪl/

a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls

"The female lion protects her cubs fiercely."

adjective
/ˈfɛmənɪn/

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

"She has a very feminine style of dressing."

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feminist

noun
/ˈfɛmənɪst/

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

"She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality."

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fence

noun/verb
/fɛns/

a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier

"They built a fence around the garden."

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

"Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine."

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feral

adjective
/ˈfɛrəl/

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

"The feral cat roamed the streets at night."

verb
/ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

"The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks."

noun
/ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

"The fermentation of grapes produces wine."

noun
/ˈfɜːrnəri/

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

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

adjective
/fəˈroʊʃəs/

savagely fierce, intense, or violent

"The tiger gave a ferocious roar."

ferocity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ferocity

noun
/fəˈrɒsəti/

the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

"The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage."

noun, verb
/ˈfɛrɪt/

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

"He ferreted out the hidden documents."

adjective
/ˈfer.əs/

containing or consisting of iron

"Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction."

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ferry

verb
/ˈfɛri/

to transport by boat; to carry back and forth

"The boat ferried passengers across the river."

noun
/ˈfer.i boʊt/

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

"We took the ferry-boat to cross the river."

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring

"The fertile soil yielded a bountiful harvest."

fertility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/fərˈtɪl.ə.ti/

the ability to conceive children or young; the quality of being fertile

"Modern medicine has helped many couples overcome fertility problems."

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

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

"Organic fertilization enhances soil health."

verb
/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

"Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield."

noun
/ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

"Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production."

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.vənt/

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

"She gave a fervent speech about climate change."

adverb
/ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

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

adjective
/ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

intensely passionate or enthusiastic

"He wrote a fervid letter expressing his love."

fervor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈfɜːrvər/

intense and passionate feeling

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

adjective
/ˈfɛstəl/

relating to a festival or celebration

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

verb
/ˈfɛstər/

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

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

noun
/ˈfɛstəvəl/

a day or period of celebration, often for cultural or religious reasons

"The city was decorated with lights for the annual music festival."

adjective
/ˈfɛstɪv/

joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival

"The streets were decorated with lights in a festive spirit."

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fete

noun
/feɪt/

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

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

noun
/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
/ˈfɛtɪd/

having a strong, unpleasant smell

"The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable."

noun
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."

fetter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fetter

verb
/ˈfɛtər/

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

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

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fetus

noun
/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
/fjuːd/

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

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

adjective
/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
/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."

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fever

noun
/ˈfiːvər/

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

"He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever."

few

adjective
/fjuː/

A small number of; not many.

"Only a few students attended the class."

determiner/adjective
/ˈfjuːər/

a smaller number of; not as many

"Fewer people attended the meeting than expected."

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Fez

noun
/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."