Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/frəˈtɜːrnəl/

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

"The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship."

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Fraud

noun
/frɔːd/

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

"The company collapsed due to massive accounting fraud."

noun
/ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

"The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements."

adjective
/ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

"He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims."

adjective
/frɔːt/

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

"The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty."

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fray

noun/verb
/freɪ/

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

"He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument."

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Freckle

noun
/ˈfrek.əl/

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

"Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer."

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free

adjective/verb/adverb
/friː/

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

"The children are free to play outside."

noun
/ˈfriː taɪm/

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

"She likes to read books in her free time."

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freebooter

noun
/ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

"The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast."

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freedom

noun
/ˈfriːdəm/

The state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint.

"Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many countries."

noun
/ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

"The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland."

noun
/ˈfriːˌlænsər/

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

"She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients."

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Freely

adverb
/ˈfriːli/

without restriction or control; willingly

"Information should flow freely in a democratic society."

noun
/ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

"His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community."

noun
/ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.

"Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time."

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freeze

verb
/friːz/

To turn into ice or cause to become hard due to extreme cold.

"The water in the lake will freeze during winter."

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french

adjective
/frɛntʃ/

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

"We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris."

adjective
/frəˈnɛtɪk/

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

"The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement."

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frenzied

adjective
/ˈfrɛn.zid/

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

"The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage."

noun
/ˈfrɛn.zi/

A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior

"The news of the sale caused a shopping frenzy."

noun
/ˈfriː.kwən.si/

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a period of time

"The frequency of bus services has been increased during rush hours."

adjective, verb
/ˈfriː.kwənt/ (adj.), /friːˈkwent/ (verb)

Adjective: happening often; Verb: to visit a place regularly

"He is a frequent visitor to the library."

adverb
/ˈfriːkwəntli/

Happening often or at short intervals.

"He frequently visits his grandparents on weekends."

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noun
/ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

"The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes."

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fresh

adjective
/frɛʃ/

new, recently made, or clean and pure

"The bread is still fresh from the oven."

noun
/ˈfrɛʃɪt/

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

"After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet."

noun
/ˈfreʃmən/

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

"The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university."

noun
/ˈfrɛʃnəs/

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

"The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive."

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fret

verb
/frɛt/

To worry or be anxious about something.

"Don't fret about the small mistakes; focus on the big picture."

adjective
/ˈfrɛtfəl/

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

"The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep."

adjective
/ˈfraɪəbl/

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

"The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch."

noun
/ˈfrɪkʃən/

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

"There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation."

noun
/ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

"We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon."

noun
/frɪdʒ/

a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness

"I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast."

noun
/fraɪd raɪs/

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

"We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant."

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noun
/frɛnd/

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

"He is my best friend."

adjective
/ˈfrɛndli/

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

"The shop owner is very friendly to new customers."

noun
/ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.

"Their friendship has lasted since childhood."

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frieze

noun
/friːz/

a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling

"The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology."

noun
/fraɪt/

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

"The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup."

verb
/ˈfraɪtən/

to cause fear or alarm in someone

"The loud noise frightened the child."

adjective
/ˈfraɪtənd/

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

"The child was frightened by the loud noise."

adjective
/ˈfraɪtfəl/

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

"The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain."

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Frigid

adjective
/ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

extremely cold in temperature; lacking warmth or friendliness

"The explorers endured frigid conditions in the Arctic."

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frigidarium

noun
/ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

"The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today."

noun
/frɪndʒ/

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

"The festival had a fringe of small independent performances."

verb
/ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

"The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities."

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enjoy

verb
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

to take pleasure in something

"They enjoyed the music at the concert."

adjective
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/

giving pleasure or satisfaction

"The movie was highly enjoyable."