🔤 Vocabulary Bank
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extract
Intermediate
/ɪkˈstrækt/
To pull out or take information from a larger text or source.
"Can you extract the key facts from that research paper?"
extract (information)
Intermediate
/ɪkˈstrækt/
To pull out or identify specific information from a larger source
"I need to extract the main points from this 50-minute lecture for my notes."
facilities
Elementary
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
Services or equipment provided by a place (gym, pool, restaurant)
"The hotel has excellent facilities including a swimming pool and gym."
facility
Elementary
/fəˈsɪləti/
A service or equipment provided at a hotel (WiFi, parking, pool, breakfast).
"The hotel has many facilities: a gym, restaurant, and free parking."
fade in/out
Intermediate
/feɪd ɪn/aʊt/
When sound gradually gets louder (in) or quieter (out), especially music in radio
"The music faded out and the host began speaking about today's top story."
fair point
Intermediate
/feər pɔɪnt/
Expression acknowledging that someone said something valid or true
"Fair point, I hadn't considered that argument."
Fair point
Intermediate
/fer pɔɪnt/
An acknowledgment that someone has made a valid argument, even if you don't fully agree
"Fair point — you're right that public transport is cheaper, though it's less convenient."
faithfulness
Advanced
/ˈfeɪθfəlnəs/
The degree to which reported speech accurately preserves the original meaning and tone
"Using 'claim' instead of 'say' affects the faithfulness of your reported speech to the original message."
fallacy
Advanced
/ˈfæləsi/
A mistaken belief or a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid
"The speaker's argument contained a logical fallacy by assuming that correlation implies causation."
false cognate
Advanced
/ˌfɔːls kɒɡˈneɪt/
Words that look or sound similar in two languages but have different meanings
"The Spanish word 'embarazada' is a false cognate with English 'embarrassed'—it actually means pregnant."
fancy
Intermediate
/ˈfænsi/
(British) To want to do something; to be interested in doing something.
"Do you fancy going out tonight, or would you rather stay in?"
fare
Elementary
/feər/
The price you pay for a journey on public transport or a taxi
"Bus fares in this city are very affordable for tourists."
father
Beginner
/ˈfɑːðər/
Your male parent; also called Dad or Pop informally.
"My father taught me how to cook when I was young."
feasibility
Upper Intermediate
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/
Whether something is possible to do or achieve in practice
"We need to assess the feasibility of launching this project within six months."
fever
Elementary
/ˈfiːvər/
When your body temperature is higher than normal because of illness
"She has a fever of 39 degrees, so she should stay home."
figurative language
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfɪɡərətɪv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Words used imaginatively for effect, not meant literally (metaphor, simile)
"The poet uses figurative language like 'time is a thief' to create emotion."
filler words
Intermediate
/ˈfɪlər wɜːrdz/
Sounds or words used unconsciously while speaking, such as 'um,' 'uh,' or 'like,' that don't add meaning
"Try to minimize filler words in interviews because they can make you sound less confident."
findings
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
The results or conclusions discovered through research or investigation
"The findings suggest that sleep quality affects academic performance."
finish
Beginner
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
Complete something; stop doing an activity
"I finish work at 5:30pm and go to the gym."
finish work
Beginner
/ˈfɪnɪʃ wɜːrk/
To stop working and leave your job for the day.
"I usually finish work at 5 PM."
firmly believe
Intermediate
/ˈfɜːrmli bɪˈliːv/
To have a strong, confident belief about something without doubt
"I firmly believe that practice is more important than perfection."
fitting room
Elementary
/ˈfɪtɪŋ ruːm/
A private space in a shop where you try on clothes before buying.
"Where's the fitting room? I'd like to try this on."
flag
Intermediate
/flæg/
Draw attention to something important; mark something as needing action
"If you find any errors, flag them so the manager can review them."
flashback
Intermediate
/ˈflæʃbæk/
A sudden interruption in narrative that goes back to an earlier time
"I was telling my story, then had a flashback to something that happened the year before."
flexibility
Intermediate
/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
The ability to change plans or adapt to different situations.
"I appreciate your flexibility in rearranging our schedule."
flight number
Elementary
/flaɪt ˈnʌmbər/
The unique code that identifies a specific airplane journey.
"Your flight number is BA 247 to London."
flow
Elementary
/floʊ/
The smooth, natural way ideas move from one to another in writing or speech.
"Using connectors helps your writing flow better."
fluctuate
Intermediate
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
Change or vary irregularly; go up and down
"The price of coffee fluctuates depending on the weather and market demand."
fluctuation
Intermediate
/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/
An irregular change or variation; going up and down
"The fluctuation in temperature makes it difficult to plan outdoor events."
fluffy
Elementary
/ˈflʌfi/
Light and soft, full of tiny air bubbles
"The cake tastes better when it is light and fluffy."
Fold
Elementary
/foʊld/
Gently combine light ingredients to avoid losing air or texture
"Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture carefully."
follow
Beginner
/ˈfɑːloʊ/
To do what someone tells you to do; to go in the same direction as someone
"Follow the steps in order or the recipe won't work."
follow instructions
Intermediate
/ˈfɒl.oʊ ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃənz/
To do exactly what someone tells you to do, in the correct order or way.
"The IKEA manual asks you to follow instructions carefully to build the bookshelf."
follow up
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfɒloʊ ʌp/
To contact someone again to check progress or get a response
"If you don't hear back within three days, follow up with a polite reminder email."
follow-up probe
Intermediate
/ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp ˈproʊb/
An additional question asking for more details about a previous answer.
"After I explained my role, the interviewer asked a follow-up probe: 'How did the team respond?'"
footage
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
Video or film material, especially of real events
"They used rare archive footage from the 1960s in the documentary."
forbidden
Intermediate
/fərˈbɪdən/
Not allowed; prohibited by rules or law.
"Smoking is forbidden in this office building."
force majeure
Advanced
/ˌfɔːrs məˈʒɜːr/
Unforeseen circumstances beyond parties' control that exempt them from contract obligations
"The force majeure clause protected the shipping company from liability during the hurricane."
forecast
Elementary
/ˈfɔːrkæst/
A prediction about what will happen, usually about weather
"The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow, so I'll bring an umbrella."
foreground
Elementary
/ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/
The part of a picture that is closest to you, in front
"There's a dog in the foreground of the photo."
formal
Beginner
/ˈfɔːrməl/
Polite and serious, used in professional or official situations; not casual.
"I use formal language when emailing my boss, not 'Hey!'"
formal writing
Beginner
/ˈfɔːrməl ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Professional writing like emails, letters, or job applications that follows strict rules
"In formal writing, spell out numbers below one hundred."
format
Beginner
/ˈfɔːrmæt/
The way something is arranged or structured; the pattern used for writing dates or numbers
"British and American date formats are different."
fossil fuels
Intermediate
/ˈfɒsəl ˈfjuːəlz/
Energy sources like coal, oil, and gas formed from dead plants and animals
"We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels to fight climate change."
fragile
Beginner
/ˈfrædʒaɪl/
Easily damaged or broken; needing careful handling.
"This box is fragile, so please handle it gently."
fragment
Intermediate
/ˈfræɡmənt/
A sentence that's incomplete but used intentionally for effect in informal writing
"The blogger wrote 'Incredible. Absolutely incredible.' — these fragments show her excitement."
free
Beginner
/friː/
Not busy; available to do something.
"Are you free tomorrow at 3 PM? I want to meet you."
free time
Elementary
/friː taɪm/
Time when you are not working or studying; leisure time
"In my free time, I enjoy reading books and watching films."