Set 3: Dis-Fle

Question 1

Verb; Latin

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definition: To recognize or treat someone or something as different.

Sample Sentence: It’s important to /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ fact from fiction.

Answer 1

distinguish

Sample Sentence: It’s important to distinguish fact from fiction.

Question 2

Adjective; Middle English

/dɪsˈtrɔːt/

Definition: Deeply upset and agitated.

Sample Sentence: She was /dɪsˈtrɔːt/ after hearing the bad news.

Answer 2

distraught

Sample Sentence: She was distraught after hearing the bad news.

Question 3

Noun; Italian

/ˈdiːvə/

Definition: A famous female opera singer or a self-important person.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈdiːvə/ arrived at the gala in a stunning gown.

Answer 3

diva

Sample Sentence: The diva arrived at the gala in a stunning gown.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

Definition: The state of being diverse; variety.

Sample Sentence: The city is known for its cultural /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/.

Answer 4

diversity

Sample Sentence: The city is known for its cultural diversity.

Question 5

Verb; English

/ˈdɪvi/

Definition: To divide and share.

Sample Sentence: They decided to /ˈdɪvi/ the profits equally.

Answer 5

divvy

Sample Sentence: They decided to divvy the profits equally.

Question 6

Noun; Latin

/ˈdɒktə/

Definition: A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈdɒktə/ prescribed her some medicine for the flu.

Answer 6

doctor

Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed her some medicine for the flu.

Question 7

Verb; Middle English

/dɒdʒ/

Definition: To avoid something, especially by a sudden quick movement.

Sample Sentence: He managed to /dɒdʒ/ the ball just in time.

Answer 7

dodge

Sample Sentence: He managed to dodge the ball just in time.

Question 8

Noun; Japanese

/ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/

Definition: A hall or space for martial arts training.

Sample Sentence: The students practiced their moves in the /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/.

Answer 8

dojo

Sample Sentence: The students practiced their moves in the dojo.

Question 9

Noun; English

/dɒl/

Definition: A small model of a human figure, typically used as a child’s toy.

Sample Sentence: She placed the /dɒl/ back in the toy box.

Answer 9

doll

Sample Sentence: She placed the doll back in the toy box.

Question 10

Adjective; Latin

/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

Definition: Asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

Sample Sentence: His /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ manner intimidated his colleagues.

Answer 10

domineering

Sample Sentence: His domineering manner intimidated his colleagues.

Question 11

Adjective; English

/duːmd/

Definition: Certain to fail, suffer, or be destroyed.

Sample Sentence: The mission seemed /duːmd/ from the start.

Answer 11

doomed

Sample Sentence: The mission seemed doomed from the start.

Question 12

Noun; Greek

/dɒts/

Definition: Small round marks or spots.

Sample Sentence: The paper was covered in /dɒts/.

Answer 12

dots

Sample Sentence: The paper was covered in dots.

Question 13

Noun; Middle English

/doʊ/

Definition: A thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry.

Sample Sentence: She kneaded the /doʊ/ until it was smooth and elastic.

Answer 13

dough

Sample Sentence: She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

Question 14

Verb; Old English

/dræɡ/

Definition: To pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Sample Sentence: She had to /dræɡ/ the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

Answer 14

drag

Sample Sentence: She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

Question 15

Noun; French

/drəˈɡuːn/

Definition: A member of a European military unit trained to fight on foot but also able to ride horses.

Sample Sentence: The /drəˈɡuːn/ was known for his bravery in battle.

Answer 15

dragoon

Sample Sentence: The dragoon was known for his bravery in battle.

Question 16

Noun; Greek

/ˌdræmətɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition: The process of adapting a story or event into a play or film.

Sample Sentence: The novel’s /ˌdræmətɪˈzeɪʃən/ received critical acclaim.

Answer 16

dramatization

Sample Sentence: The novel’s dramatization received critical acclaim.

Question 17

Verb; Old English

/druː/

Definition: Past tense of ‘draw’.

Sample Sentence: He /druː/ a picture of the landscape.

Answer 17

drew

Sample Sentence: He drew a picture of the landscape.

Question 18

Verb; Middle English

/ˈdrɪbəlz/

Definition: To flow or let flow in small drops or a thin stream.

Sample Sentence: The toddler /ˈdrɪbəlz/ juice down his chin.

Answer 18

dribbles

Sample Sentence: The toddler dribbles juice down his chin.

Question 19

Verb; Middle English

/drɪft/

Definition: To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.

Sample Sentence: The boat began to /drɪft/ downstream.

Answer 19

drift

Sample Sentence:Sample Sentence: The boat began to drift downstream.

Question 20

Noun; Middle Dutch

/drɪl/

Definition: A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.

Sample Sentence: He used a /drɪl/ to make a hole in the wall.

Answer 20

drill

Sample Sentence: He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.

Question 21

Noun; Middle English

/ˈdrɪvəl/

Definition: Silly nonsense.

Sample Sentence: His lecture was full of /ˈdrɪvəl/.

Answer 21

drivel

Sample Sentence: His lecture was full of drivel.

Question 22

Noun; Middle English

/ˈdrɪzəl/

Definition: Light rain falling in very fine drops.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈdrɪzəl/ continued throughout the day.

Answer 22

drizzle

Sample Sentence: The drizzle continued throughout the day.

Question 23

Verb; Old English

/druːpt/

Definition: To bend or hang downward limply.

Sample Sentence: The flowers had /druːpt/ in the heat.

Answer 23

drooped

Sample Sentence: The flowers had drooped in the heat.

Question 24

Noun; Middle Dutch

/drʌm/

Definition: A percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands.

Sample Sentence: He played the /drʌm/ in the band.

Answer 24

drum

Sample Sentence: He played the drum in the band.

Question 25

# Noun; English /ˈdʌdli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A town in the West Midlands of England, known for its historical significance and industry. **Sample Sentence:** *They visited /ˈdʌdli/ to explore its rich history.*

Answer 25

Dudley ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They visited *Dudley* to explore its rich history.

Question 26

# Noun; English /ˈdʌmˌweɪtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small elevator for carrying food and dishes between floors of a building. **Sample Sentence:** *The restaurant used a /ˈdʌmˌweɪtə/ to serve meals quickly.*

Answer 26

dumbwaiter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The restaurant used a *dumbwaiter* to serve meals quickly.

Question 27

# Verb; Old English /dʌŋk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To dip (bread or other food) into a drink or soup before eating it. **Sample Sentence:** *He likes to /dʌŋk/ his cookies in milk.*

Answer 27

dunk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He likes to *dunk* his cookies in milk.

Question 28

# Noun; Latin /duˈrɛs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone. **Sample Sentence:** *He confessed under /duˈrɛs/.*

Answer 28

duress ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He confessed under *duress*.

Question 29

# Preposition; Old English /ˈdʊrɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Throughout the course or duration of something. **Sample Sentence:** *He read a book /ˈdʊrɪŋ/ the flight.*

Answer 29

during ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He read a book *during* the flight.

Question 30

# Verb; Middle English /ˈdwɪndld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. **Sample Sentence:** *The crowd /ˈdwɪndld/ as the night went on.*

Answer 30

dwindled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The crowd *dwindled* as the night went on.

Question 31

# Noun; Greek /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks. **Sample Sentence:** *The construction crew used /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/ to clear the rock.*

Answer 31

dynamite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The construction crew used *dynamite* to clear the rock.

Question 32

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈiːɡl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, renowned for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈiːɡl/ soared high above the mountains.*

Answer 32

eagle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *eagle* soared high above the mountains.

Question 33

# Verb; Old English /ˈɪərˌmɑrk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To designate something for a particular purpose. **Sample Sentence:** *Funds were /ˈɪərˌmɑrk/ for the new library.*

Answer 33

earmark ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Funds were *earmarked* for the new library.

Question 34

# Adverb; Old English /ˈɜrnɪstli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** With sincere and intense conviction; seriously. **Sample Sentence:** *He spoke /ˈɜrnɪstli/ about the importance of education.*

Answer 34

earnestly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He spoke *earnestly* about the importance of education.

Question 35

# Verb; English /ˈiːvzdrɒp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To secretly listen to a conversation. **Sample Sentence:** *He was caught trying to /ˈiːvzdrɒp/ on their private conversation.*

Answer 35

eavesdrop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was caught trying to *eavesdrop* on their private conversation.

Question 36

# Noun; Greek /ɪˈklɪps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An obscuring of the light by the passage of an object between it and the observer. **Sample Sentence:** *The solar /ɪˈklɪps/ was visible from many regions.*

Answer 36

eclipse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The solar *eclipse* was visible from many regions.

Question 37

# Adjective; English /ˈɛf.ərt.ləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Achieved with admirable ease; requiring no physical or mental exertion. **Sample Sentence:** *She performed the dance routine /ˈɛf.ərt.ləs.li/.*

Answer 37

effortless ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She performed the dance routine *effortlessly*.

Question 38

# Adjective; English /eɪtθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Constituting number eight in a sequence; 8th. **Sample Sentence:** *She finished in /eɪtθ/ place in the race.*

Answer 38

eighth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She finished in *eighth* place in the race.

Question 39

# Noun; German /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit used to measure a quantity of energy, named after Albert Einstein. Informally, it refers to a genius in a specific area of expertise. **Sample Sentence:** *His innovative ideas made him the /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ of the group.*

Answer 39

Einstein ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His innovative ideas made him the *Einstein* of the group.

Question 40

# Adjective; English /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Involving many details or steps and often used to explain or describe. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/ presentation won over the audience.*

Answer 40

elaborative ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *elaborative* presentation won over the audience.

Question 41

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɛlɪɡənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore an /ˈɛlɪɡənt/ dress to the event.*

Answer 41

elegant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore an *elegant* dress to the event.

Question 42

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels. **Sample Sentence:** *We took the /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ to the 10th floor.*

Answer 42

elevator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We took the *elevator* to the 10th floor.

Question 43

# Noun; Latin /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions. **Sample Sentence:** *She checked her /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/ for the program.*

Answer 43

eligibility ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She checked her *eligibility* for the program.

Question 44

# Noun; Latin /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. **Sample Sentence:** *He won the competition with his excellent /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃən/.*

Answer 44

elocution ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He won the competition with his excellent *elocution*.

Question 45

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈluːsɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. **Sample Sentence:** *The solution to the problem proved to be /ɪˈluːsɪv/.*

Answer 45

elusive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The solution to the problem proved to be *elusive*.

Question 46

# Noun; English /ɛlvz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural form of elf, referring to mythical small, often mischievous creatures with magical powers. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɛlvz/ were busy making toys for Christmas.*

Answer 46

elves ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *elves* were busy making toys for Christmas.

Question 47

# Noun; Old English /ˈɛmbəz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small pieces of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. **Sample Sentence:** *The fire's /ˈɛmbəz/ glowed softly in the dark.*

Answer 47

embers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fire's *embers* glowed softly in the dark.

Question 48

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to a person's emotions. **Sample Sentence:** *She gave an /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ speech at the farewell party.*

Answer 48

emotional ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She gave an *emotional* speech at the farewell party.

Question 49

# Noun; Old French /ˈɛmpərər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɛmpərər/ ruled over the vast empire with an iron fist.*

Answer 49

emperor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *emperor* ruled over the vast empire with an iron fist.

Question 50

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛmpaɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority. **Sample Sentence:** *The Roman /ˈɛmpaɪər/ was one of the largest in history.*

Answer 50

empire ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Roman *empire* was one of the largest in history.

Question 51

# Adjective; English /ˈɛmpti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Containing nothing; not filled or occupied. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɛmpti/ bottle was recycled.*

Answer 51

empty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *empty* bottle was recycled.

Question 52

# Adjective; Old English /ˈɛndləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or seeming to have no end or limit. **Sample Sentence:** *The possibilities seemed /ˈɛndləs/.*

Answer 52

endless ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The possibilities seemed *endless*.

Question 53

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈdjʊər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To suffer something painful or difficult patiently. **Sample Sentence:** *He had to /ɪnˈdjʊər/ a long and difficult journey.*

Answer 53

endure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had to *endure* a long and difficult journey.

Question 54

# Verb; Old French /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion). **Sample Sentence:** *He loves to /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ a good book.*

Answer 54

enjoy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He loves to *enjoy* a good book.

Question 55

# Verb; Latin /ˈɛntər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To come or go into a place. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /ˈɛntər/ the building quietly.*

Answer 55

enter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *enter* the building quietly.

Question 56

# Verb; Old English /ɪnˈtriːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. **Sample Sentence:** *She began to /ɪnˈtriːt/ him to stay a little longer.*

Answer 56

entreat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She began to *entreat* him to stay a little longer.

Question 57

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɛnviəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Arousing envy or desire; highly desirable. **Sample Sentence:** *He had an /ˈɛnviəbl/ reputation in the industry.*

Answer 57

enviable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had an *enviable* reputation in the industry.

Question 58

# Verb; Latin /ɪˈreɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To remove all traces of; to delete. **Sample Sentence:** *He tried to /ɪˈreɪs/ the mistake from the board.*

Answer 58

erase ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tried to *erase* the mistake from the board.

Question 59

# Verb; Latin /ɪˈroʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To gradually wear away or destroy. **Sample Sentence:** *The coastline began to /ɪˈroʊd/ over the years.*

Answer 59

erode ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The coastline began to *erode* over the years.

Question 60

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ of the volcano was unexpected.*

Answer 60

eruption ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *eruption* of the volcano was unexpected.

Question 61

# Noun; English /ˈɛskəleɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A moving staircase that carries people between floors of a building. **Sample Sentence:** *We took the /ˈɛskəleɪtər/ to the top floor.*

Answer 61

escalator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:***Sample Sentence:* We took the *escalator* to the top floor.

Question 62

# Noun; Old English /juː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A female sheep. **Sample Sentence:** *The /juː/ was grazing in the field.*

Answer 62

ewe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *ewe* was grazing in the field.

Question 63

# Verb; Latin /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is. **Sample Sentence:** *He tends to /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/ the size of his fish catches.*

Answer 63

exaggerate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tends to *exaggerate* the size of his fish catches.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity. **Sample Sentence:** *The family planned an /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/ to the mountains.*

Answer 64

excursion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The family planned an *excursion* to the mountains.

Question 65

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. **Sample Sentence:** *Daily /ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/ is important for maintaining good health.*

Answer 65

exercise ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Daily *exercise* is important for maintaining good health.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war. **Sample Sentence:** *The team set out on an /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ to the Arctic.*

Answer 66

expedition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The team set out on an *expedition* to the Arctic.

Question 67

# Verb; Latin /ɪkˈsploʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, excessive internal pressure, or other process. **Sample Sentence:** *The balloon /ɪkˈsploʊd/ when it hit the sharp object.*

Answer 67

explode ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The balloon *exploded* when it hit the sharp object.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** No longer in existence; having died out. **Sample Sentence:** *The dodo is an example of an /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ species.*

Answer 68

extinct ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dodo is an example of an *extinct* species.

Question 69

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** (of an activity at a school or college) pursued in addition to the normal course of study. **Sample Sentence:** *He participated in many /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ activities.*

Answer 69

extracurricular ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He participated in many *extracurricular* activities.

Question 70

# Adjective; French /ɛkˌstrɔːrdɪˈnɛər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extremely good or impressive. **Sample Sentence:** *The chef prepared an /ɛkˌstrɔːrdɪˈnɛər/ meal for the guests.*

Answer 70

extraordinaire ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared an *extraordinaire* meal for the guests.

Question 71

# Verb; Latin /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To discharge slowly, such as a liquid or gas. **Sample Sentence:** *The tree began to /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ sap.*

Answer 71

exude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The tree began to *exude* sap.

Question 72

# Noun; Latin /ˈfæbrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Cloth, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers. **Sample Sentence:** *The dress was made of fine /ˈfæbrɪk/.*

Answer 72

fabric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dress was made of fine *fabric*.

Question 73

# Noun; Latin /feɪθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Complete trust or confidence in someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** *She had /feɪθ/ in her team's ability to succeed.*

Answer 73

faith ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had *faith* in her team's ability to succeed.

Question 74

# Noun; Latin /fəˈnætɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person filled with excessive zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. **Sample Sentence:** *He was a sports /fəˈnætɪk/ who never missed a game.*

Answer 74

fanatic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was a sports *fanatic* who never missed a game.

Question 75

# Noun; Italian /ˌfæʃəˈniːstə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A designer of haute couture. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌfæʃəˈniːstə/ was known for her bold designs.*

Answer 75

fashionista ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *fashionista* was known for her bold designs.

Question 76

# Noun; Old English /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. **Sample Sentence:** *During /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/, she drank only water for a day.*

Answer 76

fasting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** During *fasting*, she drank only water for a day.

Question 77

# Noun; Latin /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked. **Sample Sentence:** *Chocolate ice cream is her /ˈfeɪvərɪt/.*

Answer 77

favorite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Chocolate ice cream is her *favorite*.

Question 78

# Noun; Old French /fiːst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large meal, typically one in celebration of something. **Sample Sentence:** *They prepared a grand /fiːst/ for the holiday.*

Answer 78

feast ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They prepared a grand *feast* for the holiday.

Question 79

# Noun; Old English /fiːts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength. **Sample Sentence:** *Completing the marathon was one of his greatest /fiːts/.*

Answer 79

feats ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Completing the marathon was one of his greatest *feats*.

Question 80

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfiːbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. **Sample Sentence:** *The old man felt /ˈfiːbəl/ after the long walk.*

Answer 80

feeble ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The old man felt *feeble* after the long walk.

Question 81

# Noun; English /ˈfiːdbæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance, etc., used as a basis for improvement. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher gave /ˈfiːdbæk/ on the student's essay to help him improve.*

Answer 81

feedback ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher gave *feedback* on the student's essay to help him improve.

Question 82

# Noun; Old English /fiːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The plural of foot, the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /fiːt/ were sore after the long walk.*

Answer 82

feet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *feet* were sore after the long walk.

Question 83

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfiːlaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or affecting cats or other members of the cat family. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum had an exhibit on /ˈfiːlaɪn/ creatures.*

Answer 83

feline ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum had an exhibit on *feline* creatures.

Question 84

# Noun; Old English /ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests. **Sample Sentence:** *The club provided a sense of /ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp/ among its members.*

Answer 84

fellowship ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The club provided a sense of *fellowship* among its members.

Question 85

# Adjective; Latin /fəˈroʊʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Savagely fierce or violent. **Sample Sentence:** *The /fəˈroʊʃəs/ tiger prowled the jungle.*

Answer 85

ferocious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *ferocious* tiger prowled the jungle.

Question 86

# Noun; French /ˈfɛrɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A domesticated polecat kept as a pet or used, especially in Europe, for catching rabbits. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈfɛrɪt/ was quick and agile.*

Answer 86

ferret ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *ferret* was quick and agile.

Question 87

# Adverb; Latin /ˈfɜrvəntli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** With intense passion or enthusiasm. **Sample Sentence:** *She spoke /ˈfɜrvəntli/ about the importance of education.*

Answer 87

fervently ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She spoke *fervently* about the importance of education.

Question 88

# Noun; Turkish /fɛz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flat-topped red hat with a black tassel on top, worn by men in some Muslim countries. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a /fɛz/ as part of his traditional attire.*

Answer 88

fez ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a *fez* as part of his traditional attire.

Question 89

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfaɪlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or resembling a thread or filament. **Sample Sentence:** *The plant displayed /ˈfaɪlər/ structures under the microscope.*

Answer 89

filar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The plant displayed *filar* structures under the microscope.

Question 90

# Noun; Old English /faɪlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy access. **Sample Sentence:** *She organized the documents into several /faɪlz/.*

Answer 90

files ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She organized the documents into several *files*.

Question 91

# Noun; French /ˈfɪltərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Devices for removing impurities from a fluid. **Sample Sentence:** *The coffee machine needed new /ˈfɪltərz/.*

Answer 91

filters ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The coffee machine needed new *filters*.

Question 92

# Adverb; Middle English /ˈfaɪnəli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** After a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay. **Sample Sentence:** *They /ˈfaɪnəli/ reached the summit after a long climb.*

Answer 92

finally ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They *finally* reached the summit after a long climb.

Question 93

# Verb; Old English /faɪnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly. **Sample Sentence:** *She was happy to /faɪnd/ her lost keys.*

Answer 93

find ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was happy to *find* her lost keys.

Question 94

# Verb; Old English /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete. **Sample Sentence:** *She was eager to /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ the project.*

Answer 94

finish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was eager to *finish* the project.

Question 95

# Adjective; Old English /fɝːst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Coming before all others in time or order. **Sample Sentence:** *She was the /fɝːst/ to arrive at the party.*

Answer 95

first ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was the *first* to arrive at the party.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˈfɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the release of energy. **Sample Sentence:** *Nuclear /ˈfɪʃən/ is a powerful source of energy.*

Answer 96

fission ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Nuclear *fission* is a powerful source of energy.

Question 97

# Noun; Old English /faɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The number after four and before six; a group of five things. **Sample Sentence:** *There were /faɪv/ apples in the basket.*

Answer 97

five ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There were *five* apples in the basket.

Question 98

# Noun; Welsh /ˈflænəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a /ˈflænəl/ shirt to keep warm.*

Answer 98

flannel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a *flannel* shirt to keep warm.

Question 99

# Noun; Old English /ˈfliːtnɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being swift and nimble. **Sample Sentence:** *The athlete's /ˈfliːtnɪs/ made him a strong competitor in the race.*

Answer 99

fleetness ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete's *fleetness* made him a strong competitor in the race.

Question 100

# Noun; English /ˌflɛksɪˈtɛəriən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who primarily follows a vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or fish. **Sample Sentence:** *As a /ˌflɛksɪˈtɛəriən/, she rarely eats meat.*

Answer 100

flexitarian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As a *flexitarian*, she rarely eats meat.