Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈflætər/

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

"He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion."

noun
/ˈflæt.ər.ər/

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

"The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear."

noun
/ˈflæt.ər.i/

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

"His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives."

noun
/ˈflætʃələns/

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

"Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence."

verb
/flɔːnt/

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

"She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties."

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noun
/ˈfleɪvər/

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

"This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor."

noun
/ˈfleɪ.vər/

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

"The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden."

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flaw

noun
/flɔː/

a defect or imperfection in something

"The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible."

adjective
/flɔːd/

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

"The flawed design of the car led to a recall."

adjective
/ˈflɔː.ləs/

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

"Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation."

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flax

noun
/flæks/

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

"Flax is often used in making linen fabrics."

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flay

verb
/fleɪ/

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

"The chef flayed the fish before cooking it."

noun
/flɛk/

a small spot or mark, often of a different color

"There was a fleck of paint on the floor."

noun
/ˈflɛkʃən/

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

"The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination."

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verb
/flɛdʒ/

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

"The young birds will fledge in a few weeks."

noun
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

"The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight."

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noun/adjective
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.

"The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges."

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flee

verb
/fliː/

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

"The villagers had to flee during the flood."

noun/verb
/fliːs/

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

"The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully."

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fleet

noun
/fliːt/

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

"The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise."

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adjective
/ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

lasting for a very short time

"She had a fleeting smile before she left."

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Flesh

noun
/flɛʃ/

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of animals or humans

"The wound cut deep into the flesh of his arm."

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noun
/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/

the ability to bend easily without breaking or to adapt to new situations

"Flexibility is essential for success in a changing work environment."

adjective
/ˈfleks.ə.bəl/

able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change

"Yoga helps to make the body more flexible."

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flick

verb
/flɪk/

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

"He flicked the switch to turn on the light."

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flicker

verb
/ˈflɪk.ər/

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

"The candle flickered in the wind."

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flight

noun
/flaɪt/

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

"Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather."

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flighty

adjective
/ˈflaɪti/

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

"She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long."

adjective
/ˈflɪmzi/

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

"The chair was too flimsy to support his weight."

verb
/flɪntʃ/

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

"He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection."

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flip

verb
/flɪp/

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

"She flipped the pancake in the pan."

noun
/ˈflɪpənsi/

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

"His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues."

adjective
/ˈflɪpənt/

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

"His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher."

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flirt

verb
/flɜːrt/

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

"She often flirts with her colleagues at work."

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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."