Word of the Day
The word of the day block shown on the right hand side column uses words from this Glossary.
Open the block drawer every day to check the Word of the Day.
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FacilitateFacilitate- To make (an action or process) easier. Example: Technology can facilitate communication between people in different countries. | |
FactorFactor- A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Example: Cost is an important factor in deciding which car to buy. | |
FacultyFaculty- The teaching staff of a university or college, or of one of its departments or divisions, viewed as a body. Example: The faculty at the university includes experts in various fields. | |
FamiliarFamiliar- Well known from long or close association. Example: She visited her familiar places in the city where she grew up. | |
FamousFamous - Well-known by many. Example: The actor is famous. | |
FantasyFantasy- An imagined situation. Example: She loves reading fantasy novels. | |
FarewellFarewell- Goodbye. Example: They said their farewells before leaving. | |
FascinateFascinate- To attract strong interest. Example: The documentary fascinated him. | |
FavorFavor- A kind act. Example: She asked him for a favor. | |
FearFear - To be afraid of. Example: He has a fear of heights. | |
FeatureFeature- A distinctive attribute or aspect of something. Example: The new phone has many advanced features. | |
FederalFederal- Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. Example: The United States has a federal system of government. | |
FeeFee- A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services. Example: She paid a fee for legal advice. | |
FertileFertile- Able to produce. Example: The soil in the valley is very fertile. | |
FictionFiction- Imaginary writing. Example: She prefers fiction over non-fiction. | |
FieldField- An area of open land. Example: They played soccer on the field. | |
FierceFierce- Very strong or violent. Example: The lion is a fierce predator. | |
FigureFigure- A number. Example: The sales figures are impressive. | |
FinalFinal - Last. Example: This is the final chapter. | |
FinanceFinance- The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies. Example: He works in corporate finance. | |
FlexibleFlexible- Able to bend easily. Example: The gymnasts are very flexible. | |
FocusFocus- The center of interest or activity. Example: The focus of the discussion was on climate change. | |
FoldFold- To bend something so that one part covers another. Example: She folded the paper in half. | |
FollowFollow - To go after. Example: The dog followed its owner. | |
ForceForce - Strength or power. Example: They used force to open the door. | |
ForecastForecast- A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend. Example: The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow. | |
ForeignForeign- From another country. Example: She is studying foreign languages. | |
ForgiveForgive - To pardon. Example: She forgave him for his mistake. | |
FormalFormal - Official. Example: The event was very formal. | |
FormulateFormulate- To create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal). Example: They formulated a plan to improve customer service. | |
FortunateFortunate - Lucky. Example: He was fortunate to find a job. | |
FortuneFortune- A large amount of money. Example: He inherited a fortune from his uncle. | |
FoundationFoundation- The basis or groundwork of anything. Example: Education forms the foundation of a successful career. | |
FragileFragile- Easily broken. Example: The glass vase is fragile. | |
FrameFrame- To construct by fitting parts together. Example: He framed a picture as a gift for his grandmother. | |
FranticFrantic- Very excited or upset. Example: They made a frantic search for the missing keys. | |
FraudFraud- Wrongful deception for personal gain. Example: The company was involved in a major fraud. | |
FreedomFreedom - The state of being free. Example: They fought for freedom. | |
FrequentFrequent- Happening often. Example: He is a frequent visitor to the library. | |
FrightenFrighten - To scare. Example: The loud noise frightened the baby. | |
FrostFrost - Ice crystals. Example: The window was covered in frost. | |
FrustrateFrustrate- To make someone feel annoyed. Example: The delays frustrated him. | |
FunctionFunction- An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing. Example: The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. | |
FundFund- A sum of money saved for a purpose. Example: They started a fund for the new playground. | |
FundamentalFundamental- Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. Example: Respect for others is a fundamental value. | |
FuryFury- Wild or violent anger. Example: She was shaking with fury. | |