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Wordabulary

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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

forest Noun A1

A large area covered with trees growing closely together.

forest biome Noun B1

A large natural region characterized by its forest ecosystem and the climate that supports it.

forestall Verb C1

To prevent something from happening by acting first.

forever Adverb B1

For all future time; without ever ending.

foreword Noun B1

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

forfeit Verb C1

To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.

forge Verb B1

To shape metal by heating and hammering it, or, in a different sense, to create something, especially a strong relationship, through effort.

forgery Noun B1

The crime of making a fake copy of something, such as money or a document, to deceive people, or the fake item itself.

forget Verb A1

To fail to remember something.

forgive Verb A1

To stop feeling angry with someone for something they did wrong.

forgiveness Noun A2

The act of no longer feeling angry toward someone for something they did wrong.

fork Noun A1

A utensil with prongs, used for picking up food.

forlorn Adjective C1

Sad and lonely, especially because abandoned.

form Noun A2

The shape or structure of something, or a document with blank spaces to fill in.

formal Adjective A2

Suitable for official or serious occasions, and following accepted rules of behaviour or language.

formalism Noun B2

A strict emphasis on form, structure, or established rules, especially in art, law, or mathematics.

format Noun B1

The general way something is arranged, presented, or organized.

formation Noun A2

The process of creating or developing something, or the particular arrangement of a group of things.

formative assessment Noun B2

An informal evaluation used during a course of learning to check progress and guide teaching, rather than to give a final grade.

former Adjective B2

Having previously held a particular position, or referring to the first of two things mentioned.

formidable Adjective B1

Impressively strong, capable, or difficult to deal with, often inspiring respect or fear.

formula Noun A2

A set method or rule for doing or making something, or a mathematical rule expressed in symbols.

formula mass Noun B2

The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms shown in a compound's chemical formula.

formulate Verb B2

To create or develop a plan, idea, or statement carefully.

forsake Verb C1

To abandon or give up someone or something, especially permanently.

fortification Noun B1

A structure, such as a wall or tower, built to defend a place.

fortify Verb C1

To make something stronger, especially physically or emotionally.

fortitude Noun B1

Quiet courage that lets a person face pain or hardship without giving up.

fortnight Noun A1

A period of two weeks.

fortress Noun A2

A large, strongly built structure designed to be defended against attack.

fortuitous Adjective C1

Happening by a lucky chance rather than by planning.

fortunately Adverb A2

Used to say that something good happened, especially by luck.

fortune Noun A1

A large amount of money or wealth, or the luck that determines what happens to someone.

forty Noun A1

The number equal to four tens.

forum Noun B1

A place, meeting, or online space where people discuss ideas or issues.

forward Adverb A2

Toward the front, or in the direction ahead.

fossil Noun B1

The preserved remains or trace of a plant or animal that lived a very long time ago, usually found in rock.

fossil fuel Noun A2

A fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas that formed underground from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

fossil record Noun B1

The collected evidence of past life preserved as fossils in layers of rock.

foster Verb C1

To encourage the development of something, or to care for a child who is not your own.

found Verb A1

The past form of "find", meaning discovered something after searching or by chance.

foundation Noun B1

The base on which a building or structure rests, or the basic principles something is built upon.

founder Noun A2

A person who establishes an organization, institution, or business.

fountain Noun A1

A structure that shoots water into the air, often found in parks or squares.

four Noun A1

The number after three and before five.

fourteen Noun A1

The number after thirteen and before fifteen.

fourth Adjective A1

Coming after the third and before the fifth in a sequence.

fox Noun A1

A small, wild, dog-like animal with a pointed face and a bushy tail.