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factnounAn event known to have happened or something known to have existed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Your fears have no basis in fact.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

factitiousadjectiveNot produced by natural forces.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Brokers created a factitious demand for stocks.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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factornounAn abstract part of something.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A key factor in her success.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

factualadjectiveOf or relating to or characterized by facts.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Factual considerations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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factuallyadverbAs a fact or based on fact.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They learn much, factually, about the problems of retirement and provision for old age, and, psychologically, in the sharing of their thoughts on retirement.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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facultativeadjectiveNot compulsory.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Facultative courses in the sciences.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

fadeverbBecome less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The scene begins to fade.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fadedadjectiveReduced in strength.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The faded tones of an old recording.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

failverbBe unsuccessful.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Where do today's public schools fail?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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failingnounFailure to reach a minimum required performance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His failing the course led to his disqualification.

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failurenounAn act that fails.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His failure to pass the test.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fainadverbIn a willing manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I would fain do it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faintadjectiveLacking clarity or distinctness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Only a faint recollection.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faintlyadverbTo a faint degree or weakly perceived.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The rumors weren't even faintly true.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faintnessnounThe trait of lacking boldness and courage.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fairadjectiveFree from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

By fair means or foul.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fairlyadverbTo a moderately sufficient extent or degree.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is fairly clever with computers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fairnessnounConformity with rules or standards.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The judge recognized the fairness of my claim.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

faithnounA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He lost his faith but not his morality.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faithfuladjectiveSteadfast in affection or allegiance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Faithful employees.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faithfullyadverbIn a faithful manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It always came on, faithfully, like the radio.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fakeadjectiveNot genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

falconverbHunt with falcons.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tribes like to falcon in the desert.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

fallverbPass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fall prey to an imposter.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallaciousadjectiveIntended to deceive.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fallacious testimony.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallenadjectiveHaving dropped by the force of gravity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Sat on a fallen tree trunk.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallernounA person who falls.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A faller among thieves.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallibleadjectiveLikely to fail or make errors.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Everyone is fallible to some degree.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallingadjectiveDecreasing in amount or degree.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Falling temperature.

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falloffnounA noticeable deterioration in performance or quality.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A falloff in quality.

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falloutnounAny adverse and unwanted secondary effect.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A strategy to contain the fallout from the accounting scandal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fallowadjectiveUndeveloped but potentially useful.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fallow gold market.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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falseadjectiveNot in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

False tales of bravery.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

falselyadverbIn an incorrect manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

To credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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falsitynounThe state of being false or untrue.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Argument could not determine its truth or falsity.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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familialadjectiveRelating to or having the characteristics of a family.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Familial aggregation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

familiaradjectiveKnown or recognized from earlier experience.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The song sounded familiar to me.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

From Latin familiaris through Old French.

Original teaching entry. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

familynounA group of people connected by close relationships, such as parents and children.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our family cooked dinner together.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old Latin, Oscan. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Original teaching entry. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

famishedadjectiveExtremely hungry.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They were tired and famished for food and sleep.

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famouslyadverbExtremely well.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We got along famously.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fanaticnounA person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

fancifuladjectiveHaving a curiously intricate quality.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fanciful pattern with intertwined vines and flowers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fanfarenoun(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic, French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fannedadjectiveEspecially spread in a fan shape.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The peacock's fanned tail.

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fannynounThe fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?

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fantasticadjectiveLudicrously odd.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fantastic Halloween costumes.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fantasynounImagination unrestricted by reality.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A schoolgirl fantasy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faradverbTo a considerable degree; very much.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Eyes far too close together.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

farawayadjectiveVery far away in space or time.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The faraway future.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

farcicaladjectiveBroadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The wild farcical exuberance of a clown.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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farfetchedadjectiveHighly imaginative but unlikely.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A farfetched excuse.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

farmingnounAgriculture considered as an occupation or way of life.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Farming is a strenuous life.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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farsightedadjectivePlanning prudently for the future.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Large goals that required farsighted policies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fartheradjectiveMore distant in especially space or time.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They live in the farther house.

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farthestadjective(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had traveled to the farthest frontier.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

fascinateverbTo attract and hold strong interest.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The patterns on butterfly wings fascinate the students.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Latin

Original teaching entry.

fascinatingadjectiveCapable of arousing and holding the attention.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fascinating story.

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fascistadjectiveRelating to or characteristic of fascism.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fascist propaganda.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fashionnounHow something is done or how it happens.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In an abrasive fashion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fashionableadjectiveBeing or in accordance with current social fashions.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fashionable cafe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fashioningnounThe act that results in something coming to be.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The fashioning of pots and pans.

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fastadjectiveActing or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

On the fast track in school.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

fastballnoun(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He swung late on the fastball.

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fastenverbCause to be firmly attached.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fasten the lock onto the door.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fastenedadjectiveFirmly closed or secured.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fastened seatbelt.

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fastenernounA person who fastens or makes fast.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fastidiousadjectiveGiving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A fastidious and incisive intellect.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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fatadjectiveHaving an (over)abundance of flesh.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He hadn't remembered how fat she was.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fataladjectiveHaving momentous consequences; of decisive importance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The fatal day of the election finally arrived.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fatallyadverbWith fatal consequences or implications.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was fatally ill equipped for the climb.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fatenounYour overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deserved a better fate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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fatedadjective(usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fated to be the scene of Kennedy's assassination.

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fatefuladjectiveHaving momentous consequences; of decisive importance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

That fateful meeting of the U.N. when...it declared war on North Korea.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

fatherverbMake children.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Men often father children but don't recognize them.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fatiguenounTemporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was hospitalized for extreme fatigue.

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faultnounResponsibility for a bad situation or event.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was John's fault.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faultingnoun(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He studied the faulting of the earth's crust.

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faultyadjectiveCharacterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He submitted a faulty report.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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faunanounAll the animal life in a particular region or period.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The fauna of China.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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favornounAn advantage to the benefit of someone or something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The outcome was in his favor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

favorableadjectiveEncouraging or approving or pleasing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Made a favorable impression.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

favorablyadverbShowing approval.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He reviewed the play favorably.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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favoriteadjectiveAppealing to the general public.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A favorite tourist attraction.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

faxverbSend something via a facsimile machine.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Can you fax me the report right away?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

fazedadjectiveCaused to show discomposure.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Refused to be fazed by the objections.

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fearverbBe afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I fear she might get aggressive.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fearfuladjectiveExperiencing or showing fear.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fearful of criticism.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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fearlessadjectiveInvulnerable to fear or intimidation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fearless reporters and photographers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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feastnounSomething experienced with great delight.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A feast for the eyes.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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featnounA notable achievement.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He performed a great feat.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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feathernounOne of the light structures that cover a bird.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A soft feather floated to the ground.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Old English

Original teaching entry.

featheredadjectiveHaving or covered with feathers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our feathered friends.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

featherlessadjectiveHaving no feathers.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A featherless biped.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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featheryadjectiveCharacterized by a covering of feathers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The feathery congregation of jays.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

featurenounThe principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The feature tonight is `Casablanca'.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

featuredadjectiveMade a feature or highlight; given prominence.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A featured item at the sale.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

featurelessadjectiveLacking distinguishing characteristics or features.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The featureless landscape of the steppe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

fecklessadjectiveGenerally incompetent and ineffectual.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Feckless attempts to repair the plumbing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Early Scots, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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federaladjectiveNational; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The federal highway program.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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federallyadverbBy federal government.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It's federally regulated.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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