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expulsion

n

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country, or an organization.

[ɪkˈspʌlʃn]

extradite

v

to officially send someone accused of a crime to another country or state for trial.

[ˈek.strə.daɪt]

extrinsic

adj

not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.

[ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk]

extrude

v

to force or push something out through a small opening, especially by using pressure.

[ɪkˈstruːd]

exultant

adj

feeling or showing great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.

[ɪɡˈzʌltənt]

fabulous

adj

extremely good, wonderful, or impressive

[ˈfæbjələs]

facsimile

n

an exact copy, especially of a document or a piece of art.

[fækˈsɪm.ə.li]

factitious

adj

Artificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.

[fækˈtɪʃəs]

fag

n

(British, informal, offensive) A cigarette.

[fæɡ]

fail-safe

adj

Designed to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction.

[ˈfeɪl seɪf]

fainthearted

adj

lacking courage or confidence; timid

[ˌfeɪntˈhɑːrtɪd]

fake

adj

Not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.

[feɪk]

falsify

v

To change something, such as a document, record, or evidence, in order to deceive people.

[ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ]

fanfare

n

a short, loud tune played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important.

[ˈfæn.fer]

fantasia

n

A musical composition with a free form and often an improvisatory style.

[fænˈteɪʒə]

farrow

v

(of a sow) to give birth to piglets.

[ˈfæroʊ]

fascia

n

a flat board covering the ends of rafters or other fittings, especially around a roof or under the edge of a roof.

[ˈfeɪʃə]

fascinate

v

to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely

[ˈfæsɪneɪt]

fealty

n

the loyalty that a tenant or vassal owed to their feudal lord.

[ˈfiːəlti]

febrile

adj

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

[ˈfɛbrəl]

feisty

adj

(of a person or animal) lively, determined, and courageous, especially when defending themselves or their opinions.

[ˈfaɪ.sti]

felicitate

v

To congratulate someone or express pleasure at their success or good fortune.

[fɪˈlɪsɪteɪt]

feline

adj

relating to or resembling a cat or cats

[ˈfiːlaɪn]

fencing

n

The sport of fighting with long thin swords (foils, épées, or sabres) according to a set of rules.

[ˈfɛnsɪŋ]

ferocious

adj

extremely aggressive, violent, or fierce

[fəˈroʊʃəs]

ferry

v

to carry people or goods in a boat or other vehicle, especially regularly across a river or short stretch of sea

[ˈferi]

festal

adj

of or like a festival; festive

[ˈfɛstl]

fetish

n

an object that is believed to have magical powers, especially one that is worshipped by some peoples

[ˈfet̬.ɪʃ]

fiend

n

An evil spirit or demon.

[fiːnd]

filament

n

A very thin thread or fiber.

[ˈfɪləmənt]

filch

v

to steal something, especially something of little value or in a sneaky way.

[fɪltʃ]

filial

adj

Relating to or appropriate for a son or daughter.

[ˈfɪliəl]

fillet

n

A boneless piece of meat or fish

[fɪˈleɪ]

finable

adj

subject to or punishable by a fine.

[ˈfaɪnəbl̩]

finery

n

Elaborate or showy clothing and decoration, especially for a special occasion.

[ˈfaɪnəri]

firebrand

n

a person who is very passionate about a particular cause and often causes trouble or unrest by expressing strong opinions.

[ˈfaɪərbrænd]

fishery

n

a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities.

[ˈfɪʃəri]

fissile

adj

capable of being split or divided easily along a natural grain or line.

[ˈfɪs.əl]

fitful

adj

Occurring in short, irregular periods; not steady or continuous.

[ˈfɪtf(ə)l]

flabby

adj

soft and loose, lacking firmness, especially of flesh or muscle

[ˈflæb.i]

flagellate

v

To whip or flog someone, especially as a religious punishment or for sexual gratification.

[ˈflædʒəleɪt]

flair

n

a natural ability or talent for doing something well

[fler]

flannel

n

A soft, light cloth with a slightly fuzzy surface, typically made of wool or cotton.

[ˈflænəl]

flatulence

n

The condition of having an excessive amount of gas in the stomach or intestines.

[ˈflætʃələns]

flavoring

n

A substance used to give a particular taste to food or drink.

[ˈfleɪvərɪŋ]

flay

v

to strip the skin off a person or animal, typically as an act of punishment or torture.

[fleɪ]

fleck

n

a small patch of color or light

[flɛk]

fleece

n

the woolly coat of a sheep or similar animal

[fliːs]

fleet

n

A group of ships sailing together, especially warships, or all the ships in a country's navy.

[fliːt]

flick

v

to hit or move something with a short, quick movement

[flɪk]

flicker

v

to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly

[ˈflɪkər]

floppy

adj

Soft and hanging or moving loosely.

[ˈflɑːpi]

florescence

n

the process, state, or period of flowering.

[flɔːˈres.əns]

flunk

v

to fail an exam, course, or task

[flʌŋk]

fodder

n

Food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock.

[ˈfɑːdɚ]

fondle

v

To handle or touch gently, lovingly, or erotically.

[ˈfɑːndl]

foothold

n

a place where you can safely put your foot when climbing

[ˈfʊt.hoʊld]

footle

v

To act or talk in a foolish or trivial way.

[ˈfuːt(ə)l]

fop

n

A man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.

[fɑːp]

foray

n

A sudden attack or movement into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

[ˈfɔːreɪ]

forebear

n

A person from whom one is descended; an ancestor.

[ˈfɔːrber]

foreclose

v

to take back property because someone has failed to repay money they borrowed to buy it

[fɔːrˈkloʊz]

forensic

adj

relating to or used in the scientific methods used for investigating crimes

[fəˈren.zɪk]

foreword

n

a short introduction to a book, typically written by someone other than the author.

[ˈfɔːrwɜːrd]

forfeiture

n

the loss of a right, a privilege, or property because of a crime, breach of contract, or failure to fulfill an obligation.

[ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər]

forlorn

adj

completely unhappy or hopeless

[fərˈlɔːrn]

formative

adj

relating to a person's development, especially during childhood and adolescence.

[ˈfɔːrmətɪv]

forswear

v

To make a serious and formal promise to give something up or stop doing something.

[fɔːrˈswer]

fort

n

A building or group of buildings constructed for military defence, often with strong walls and other features to protect against attack.

[fɔːrt]

fractional

adj

relating to or expressed as a fraction; constituting a fraction.

[ˈfrækʃənəl]

fraternal

adj

relating to or like a brother or brothers; brotherly.

[frəˈtɜːrnəl]

fraternity

n

a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

[frəˈtɝː.nə.t̬i]

fray

v

To cause a fabric, rope, or thread to become worn and begin to separate into loose threads.

[freɪ]

freak

n

A person, animal, or plant that is unusual or abnormal in appearance or behavior.

[friːk]

fretwork

n

ornamental design consisting of repeated and symmetrical geometric figures, often cut into wood or metal.

[ˈfretwɜːrk]

frisk

v

to move in a lively, playful way by jumping, skipping, or dancing

[frɪsk]

fritter

v

to waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant or in small amounts

[ˈfrɪtər]

frolic

v

to play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and energetic way

[ˈfrɑːlɪk]

frolicsome

adj

full of fun and high spirits; playful

[ˈfrɑːlɪksəm]

frowzy

adj

Dirty and untidy in appearance.

[ˈfraʊzi]

fructify

v

To make fruitful or productive.

[ˈfrʌktəˌfaɪ]

funereal

adj

having the serious, sad, or dark quality suitable for a funeral

[fjuːˈnɪriəl]

furbish

v

To make something look new or fresh again by cleaning or polishing it.

[ˈfɜːrbɪʃ]

fury

n

wild or violent anger

[ˈfjʊri]

fustian

n

a thick, hard-wearing twilled cloth with a short nap, usually made of cotton and flax

[ˈfʌs.tʃən]

gab

v

To talk continuously and eagerly, especially about unimportant things.

[ɡæb]

gabble

v

to speak quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand

[ˈɡæb.əl]

gaiety

n

the state or feeling of being happy and full of fun

[ˈɡeɪ.ə.t̬i]

gale

n

a very strong wind

[ɡeɪl]

gallop

v

(of a horse) to run at its fastest speed with all four feet off the ground in each stride.

[ˈɡæləp]

gallows

n

a structure used for hanging criminals, consisting of a wooden frame with a rope suspended from it.

[ˈɡæloʊz]

gamut

n

The complete range or scope of something.

[ˈɡæmət]

gander

n

A male goose.

[ˈɡændər]

gangling

adj

(Of a person) tall, thin, and awkward in movements or build.

[ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ]

gangly

adj

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or build.

[ˈɡæŋɡli]

gangrene

n

The decay of a part of a person's body because the blood has stopped flowing there.

[ˈɡæŋˌɡrin]

garland

n

A wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.

[ˈɡɑːrlənd]

garret

n

a small, often unpleasant room on the top floor of a house, just under the roof.

[ˈɡærət]

gastric

adj

Relating to the stomach.

[ˈɡæstrɪk]

gastritis

n

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

[ɡæˈstraɪtɪs]

gastronomy

n

the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food.

[ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi]

gauche

adj

lacking social grace or tact; awkward.

[ɡoʊʃ]

gaunt

adj

(of a person) looking very thin, especially because of illness, hunger, or worry

[ɡɔːnt]

genuflect

v

To bend one knee, especially as a sign of worship or respect.

[ˈdʒen.ju.flekt]

gestate

v

To carry a developing baby inside the womb during pregnancy.

[ˈdʒɛsˌteɪt]

gesticulate

v

To make movements with your hands and arms to express something or to emphasize what you are saying.

[dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt]

ghastly

adj

Causing great horror or fear; frightful

[ˈɡæstli]

girdle

n

A piece of women's underwear worn around the waist and hips to shape the body.

[ˈɡɜːrdl]

glamorous

adj

Attractive in an exciting and special way, often because of being connected with wealth, fashion, or fame.

[ˈɡlæmərəs]

gleam

v

to shine with a soft, faint, or intermittent light

[ɡliːm]

glee

n

Great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune.

[ɡliː]

glimpse

n

a very brief, partial, or quick view of something.

[ɡlɪmps]

glitter

v

To produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light.

[ˈɡlɪtər]

gloaming

n

the time of day immediately following sunset; twilight, dusk.

[ˈɡloʊmɪŋ]

glorify

v

to praise and worship god

[ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ]

gloss-over

phrasal verb

To avoid talking about or considering something unpleasant or embarrassing by dealing with it quickly or ignoring it.

[ˌɡlɑːs ˈoʊvər]

gnat

n

A small, flying insect that bites, similar to a mosquito but smaller.

[næt]

gnawing

adj

Causing persistent and worrying pain or distress

[ˈnɑːɪŋ]

gnome

n

An imaginary creature in children's stories that is like a small old man and lives under the ground

[noʊm]

gnomic

adj

Using or consisting of short, wise sayings; aphoristic.

[ˈnoʊmɪk]
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