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fable (n) a short tale that teaches a lesson and usually has animals that speak or act like people as its main characters
Example
"The Fox and the Grapes" is a well-known fable by Aesop.
Synonym
allegory, tale
facial (adj) of or relating to the face
Example
Many men shave their facial hair.
facility (n) a building made or used for a particular activity
Example
The new sports facility will offer evening basketball.
Synonym
building
factor (n) a fact or situation which influences the result of something
Example
People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.
Synonym
element, cause
fair (adj) (of the hair or complexion) light in colour
Example
My mother has got fair hair.
Synonym
blond
Antonym
dark
fair (n) an event at which farm animals are shown and judged and where games and other amusements take place
Example
My pig won a prize at the state fair.
Synonym
show
fairly (adv) more than average, but less than very
Example
She is doing fairly well in school.
Synonym
pretty
fall/be under sb's spell (phr) a powerful influence on someone, usually an influence that makes them admire or obey another person
Example
He was not the first man to fall under her spell.
familiar (adj) known by many people; easily recognized
Example
The audience sang along with the familiar song.
Synonym
common, famous, well-known
Antonym
unfamiliar
Word Family
familiarity
famine (n) a great lack of food over a wide area
Example
Many people in Ireland starved to death during the famine.
fan (n) a device that is waved back and forth with the hand to cool the face or body
Example
There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly.
Word Family
fanlike
fancy (adj) splendid; grander than the average
Example
She wore a fancy gown to the ball.
Synonym
lush, luxurious
Antonym
plain, simple
Word Family
fanciness
fancy (v) to like or be fond of
Example
Mary doesn't fancy going out tonight
Synonym
adore, like
Word Family
fancily, fanciness
Far West (n) a region in the United States
Example
Sheriffs were officers of the law in the Far West.
fare (n) the price paid to ride on a bus, train, taxi, or airplane
Example
The bus fare is only fifty cents for children.
fascinate (v) to attract and hold the attention and interest of
Example
The northern lights fascinate me.
Synonym
charm
Word Family
fascinating, fascinated, fascination
fascination (n) the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest
Example
His stories fascinated me for hours
Synonym
allure, excitement
fault (n) a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame
Example
It's not my fault she didn't come!
Synonym
defect, error, mistake
favour (v) to give special treatment to
Example
It's not fair when a parent favours one child over another.
Synonym
prefer
Word Family
favourite, favourable
fearless (adj) without fear; brave.
Example
The fearless firefighter ran into the burning house.
Synonym
bold, brave, courageous, daring
Antonym
fearful
Word Family
fearlessly, fearlessness
feast (n) a large meal with many different types of foods
Example
Every Sunday my grandmother cooks a feast for the whole family.
feature (n) a part or quality of something
Example
The best feature of that house is the large kitchen.
Synonym
part, quality
fee (n) an amount of money requested or paid for a service
Example
Lawyers charge a fee for their services.
Synonym
charge, cost, payment
feed (v) to provide food for or give food to someone or something
Example
Did you feed the dog this morning?
feedback (n) information or opinions about how well you have done
Example
The teacher gave us feedback on our speeches.
fellowship (n) a group of people who share common interests
Example
Nina is part of the fellowship of chess players.
Synonym
association, circle, community
female (adj) having to do with women or girls or with the way women or girls often act
Example
Do you agree that patience is a female characteristic?
Synonym
feminine
Antonym
male
fencing (n) the sport of fighting with thin swords (= weapons like long knives)
Example
In fencing athletes wear masks to protect themselves.
ferris wheel (n) an entertainment consisting of a large wheel that turns slowly with seats for people to sit in
Example
The ferris wheel is among the most popular rides.
fertile (adj) producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life
Example
The soil in river valleys is fertile.
Synonym
fruitful, rich
Antonym
barren, sterile
Word Family
fertility
fertility (n) the quality or state of being fertile
Example
Human fertility depends on factors of nutrition, economics, way of life, and emotions.
Antonym
infertility, poverty, sterility
field (n) an area of special activity or interest
Example
Liz works in the field of medicine.
Synonym
area, discipline, domain
figure (n) a picture or drawing, often with a number, in a book or other document
Example
Please see figures 3 and 4.
Synonym
numeral
finance (v) to provide the money needed to do something
Example
The local authority has refused to finance the Easter celebration.
Word Family
financial, financier
financial (adj) relating to money or how money is managed
Example
The company is having financial problems.
Word Family
financially 
fine (adj) very good; excellent
Example
That was a fine meal.
Synonym
excellent, splendid
Word Family
finely
Finnish (adj) having to do with Finland, its people or language
Example
Finnish is the language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland.
fire (v) to let go or dismiss from a job
Example
The boss fired him for always being late to work.
Synonym
discharge, dismiss
Antonym
hire
firefighter (n) someone who works to put out fires, either for pay or as a volunteer
Example
She is a volunteer firefighter in her hometown.
Word Family
firefighting
firewood (n) wood that is burned for cooking or heating
Example
We have bought a lot of firewood for the fireplace.
firework (n) explosive chemicals which produce bright coloured patterns or loud noises when they explode
Example
What time do the fireworks start?
firm (adj) not likely to be changed; steady
Example
She has very firm opinions on government.
Synonym
stable, steady, stiff
Antonym
uncertain
Word Family
firmly, firmness
fist (n) the hand, when the fingers are curled tightly into the palm
Example
The protestors were shaking their fists.
fit (adj) strong and healthy
Example
Cora is very fit because she exercises daily.
Synonym
healthy, well
Antonym
unfit
Word Family
fitly, fitness
fit in (phr) to feel a sense of belonging
Example
You fit in well at your new job.
fizzy drink(s) (n) bubbling refreshments
Example
Children love fizzy drinks!
flag (n) a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization
Example
Flags are used for signalling or as symbols of a country or organization.
flame (n) the hot, bright gas that you see when something burns
Example
Flames leaped from the roof of the burning house.
flamenco (n) a dance form of Spanish gypsies with strongly rhythmical music
Example
Flamenco is a difficult dance.
flap (v) to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound
Example
The flags flapped in the wind.
Synonym
wave
flatten (v) to squash or compress
Example
The car ran over the toy and flattened it.
Synonym
crush
flexible (adj) able to change in order to fit new situations
Example
They had a flexible plan for the day's activities.
Synonym
adjustable
Word Family
flexibly, flexibility
flipper (n) one of a pair of flat, rubber shoes shaped like a frog's foot and used for swimming
Example
Scuba diving flippers are part of the gear you'll need to scuba dive.
float (v) to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking
Example
The girl floated on her back in the water.
flood (n) an overflow of water onto land that is not normally under water
Example
Our house was destroyed in the flood.
Synonym
deluge, cataclysm, torrent
Word Family
flooded
flood (v) to cover or fill with a flow of water
Example
The rains flooded the fields.
floor (n) the flat surface of a room on which you walk
Example
The floor was partly covered with a dirty old carpet.
floorboard (n) a board or plank in a floor
Example
This room has long brown floorboards.
florist (n) someone who sells and arranges flowers in a shop
Example
This florist delivers flowers all over the town.
flourish (v) to grow in a strong, healthy way
Example
Plants flourish in this rich soil.
Synonym
blossom, grow, thrive
Antonym
wither
flow (v) to move in a smooth, steady stream
Example
The river flows to the sea.
Synonym
move, run, stream
fluffy (adj) soft, light, or airy like fluff
Example
The sky is full of fluffy clouds.
Synonym
soft
Word Family
fluffily, fluffiness
flute (n) a musical instrument of the woodwind family, that is played by blowing into a mouthpiece at one end
Example
The flute became a popular jazz instrument in the 1950s.
focus (v) to direct your attention to something
Example
She couldn't focus on her work with all the noise.
Synonym
concentrate
Word Family
focused
foggy (adj) full of or covered by thick clouds
Example
It was very strange to have a foggy day in April.
fold (v) to bend over upon itself so that one section lies on or against another section
Example
She folded the letter before putting it in the envelope.
Antonym
unfold
Word Family
folded 
folk (n) people in general
Example
Folks in this town don't want things to change.
folk art (n) traditional art produced by local people
Example
Handmade jewels are an example of folk art.
Antonym
fine art
foot (n) a standard unit used to measure length
Example
One foot equals 12 inches.
forbid (v) to give orders that prevent or prohibit
Example
They have forbidden swimming here.
Synonym
ban, prohibit, outlaw
Antonym
allow, authorize
forecast (n) a guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future
Example
Stay tuned for the weekend weather forecast.
Synonym
prediction
Word Family
forecaster
forehead (n) the part of the human face above the eyes and below the hair; brow
Example
I have a fever. My forehead is hot.
Synonym
brow
foreign (adj) belonging or connected to a country which is not your own
Example
For people who live in Mexico, English is a foreign language.
Synonym
alien
Antonym
domestic, native
Word Family
foreigner
format (n) the way something is designed, arranged, or produced
Example
The test used a multiple-choice format.
fortnight (n) fourteen nights and days; two weeks
Example
I will leave for a fortnight.
Word Family
fortnightly
fortune (n) luck, whether good or bad; a large amount of money or wealth
Example
He had the good fortune to win the raffle.
Antonym
misfortune
Word Family
fortunate, fortunately
forum (n) a situation or meeting in which people can exchange ideas and discuss things
Example
The journal aims to provide a forum for discussion and debate.
fossil fuel (n) any carbon-containing fuel formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals
Example
Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuel.
foundation (n) the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath
Example
A house built on a strong foundation will last many years.
Synonym
base
fountain (n) a spray of water created by a machine, or the structure from which the water flows
Example
The garden fountain attracts many birds.
freckle (n) a light brown dot or mark in the skin, often brought out by exposure to sunlight
Example
He gets freckles all over his face in the summer.
freedom (n) the condition of being free or freed; liberty
Example
After years of being forced to work for no pay, the slaves at last gained their freedom.
Synonym
liberty
Antonym
slavery
frequency (n) the number of times something happens within a certain period of time
Example
This computer program calculates the frequency of any word in a text.
friendship (n) the relationship of people who know and like each other
Example
Their friendship has lasted for many years.
Synonym
companion, fellowship
frigid (adj) very cold; freezing
Example
The air is frigid in February.
Synonym
arctic, icy
Word Family
frigidity, frigidness 
frontier (n) a border between two countries, or the area nearby on either side
Example
There is fighting on the frontier between India and Pakistan.
Synonym
border, bound
frostbite (n) damage to the skin or body as a result of being very cold
Example
If you don't wear your gloves, you might get frostbite.
full sail (adv) with all possible sails in service
Example
The ship was in full sail.
fume (n) (often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy
Example
You can't sleep in a room full of paint fumes.
function (n) the purpose or role that an object or a person fulfills or is suited for
Example
The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.
Synonym
purpose, use
fund (n) an amount of money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
Example
The hospital has been provided with a special fund to buy new equipment.
fund-raising (n) when you collect money for a particular purpose, especially for a charity
Example
There is a fund-raising committee in our school.
Word Family
fund-raiser
funding package (n) a sum of money used for a specific purpose
Example
A 10million pounds funding package supported his campaign on building the new children's hospital.
funk (n) A style of dance music based on jazz and blues
Example
Funk is a very distinct style of music that reached its height in popularity from the late 1960s to late 1970s.
Word Family
funky
fur (n) the soft thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals such as a bear or rabbit
Example
In winter, the bear's fur becomes very thick.
Word Family
furry, furless
furthermore (adv) in addition to what has just been said
Example
I don't like my job; furthermore, I am underpaid.
Synonym
besides, moreover, in addition