Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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flit

verb
/flɪt/

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

"Butterflies flitted from flower to flower."

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float

verb
/floʊt/

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

"The boat began to float gently down the river."

adjective, verb (present participle)
/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

"The boat was floating gently on the calm lake."

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flock

noun/verb
/flɑːk/

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

"Tourists flocked to the beach during summer."

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floe

noun
/floʊ/

a large sheet of floating ice

"The polar bears rested on the ice floe."

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Flood

noun
/flʌd/

a large amount of water covering land that is usually dry

"The flood destroyed several houses in the village."

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adjective
ˈflʌd proʊn

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

"Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation."

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floor

noun
/flɔːr/

the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk

"The floor was covered with a soft carpet."

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flop

verb
/flɑp/

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

"The new movie flopped at the box office."

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flora

noun
/ˈflɔːrə/

The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

"The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse."

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noun
ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

"The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna."

adjective
/ˈflɔːrəl/

Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.

"She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party."

noun
/flɔːˈrɛsəns/

The process, state, or period of flowering.

"The garden reached its peak florescence in spring."

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adjective
/ˈflɒrɪd/

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

"The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow."

noun
/ˈflɒrɪst/

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

"We bought a bouquet from the local florist."

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flotilla

noun
/fləˈtɪlə/

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

"A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn."

noun
/ˈflɒtsəm/

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

"The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm."

verb
/ˈflaʊndər/

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

"He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions."

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Flour

noun
/ˈflaʊ.ər/

a powder made by grinding grains, used for making bread, cakes, etc.

"She bought a bag of flour to bake a cake."

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verb
/ˈflʌrɪʃ/

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

"Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales."

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flout

verb
/flaʊt/

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

"The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations."

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flow

verb
/floʊ/

to move steadily and continuously in a current or stream

"The river flows gently through the valley."

noun
/ˈflaʊər/

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

"The garden was full of colorful flowers."

noun
/ˈflaʊər veɪs/

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

"She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table."

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noun
ˈflaʊərz

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

"Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers."

adjective
/ˈflaʊəri/

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

"She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases."

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flu

noun
/fluː/

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

"She stayed home because she had the flu."

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verb
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/

To change continually between one level or situation and another.

"The prices of vegetables fluctuate throughout the year."

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noun
/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/

A continual change or variation; an irregular rising and falling.

"The fluctuation in stock prices worried the investors."

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flue

noun
/fluː/

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

"The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly."

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fluency

noun
/ˈfluːənsi/

The ability to speak, write, or perform smoothly and easily.

"Her fluency in English impressed the interviewers."

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Fluent

adjective
/ˈfluːənt/

Able to speak, write, or express oneself smoothly and easily.

"She is fluent in both English and Spanish."

adjective
/fluːˈɛnʃəl/

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

"The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience."

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Fluently

adverb
/ˈflu:əntli/

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

"She speaks French fluently."

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fluffy

adjective
/ˈflʌfi/

soft, light, and airy in texture

"She baked a fluffy cake for the party."

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fluid

noun/adjective
/ˈfluːɪd/

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

"The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience."

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noun
fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

"The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing."

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fluke

noun
/fluːk/

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

"Winning the lottery was a complete fluke."

verb
/ˈflʌməks/

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

"The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students."

adjective
/ˈflʌməksd/

Completely confused or bewildered.

"He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question."

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flush

verb, noun, adjective
/flʌʃ/

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

"She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake."

verb, noun
/ˈflʌstər/

to make someone agitated or confused

"The unexpected question flustered him."

adjective
/ˈflʌstərd/

in a state of confusion or agitation

"She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions."

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Flute

noun
/fluːt/

a musical instrument played by blowing across a hole at one end

"He played a beautiful tune on the flute."

adjective
/ˈfluːtɪd/

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

"The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim."

verb
/ˈflʌtər/

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

"The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight."

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fluvial

adjective
/ˈfluːviəl/

relating to or found in a river

"The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system."

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flux

noun
/flʌks/

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

"The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization."

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fly

verb
/flaɪ/

to move through the air using wings or by being carried by the wind or an aircraft

"The birds fly south for the winter."

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flying

adjective
/ˈflaɪɪŋ/

able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft

"The flying bird disappeared into the clouds."