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  1. 1 for Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  2. 2 from Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
  3. 3 first Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
  4. 4 find To come across or discover something, whether by chance or by searching for it.
  5. 5 found Past tense and past participle of "find."
  6. 6 family A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, especially parents and their children.
  7. 7 feel To become aware of something through the sense of touch.
  8. 8 few A small number of; not many.
  9. 9 free Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  10. 10 four The number 4, one more than three.
  11. 11 following Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
  12. 12 far Distant in space or time.
  13. 13 full Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
  14. 14 five The number after four and before six; 5.
  15. 15 face The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  16. 16 fact Something known to be true, based on evidence rather than opinion or invention.
  17. 17 food Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
  18. 18 Friends The Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement better known as the Quakers, founded on the idea that a...
  19. 19 friend A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
  20. 20 form The shape or visible structure of something.
  21. 21 further To help advance or promote something.
  22. 22 future The period of time that has not yet happened.
  23. 23 father A male parent.
  24. 24 final Coming at the end; last.
  25. 25 fire The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
  26. 26 force Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
  27. 27 front The forward-facing part or side of something.
  28. 28 former Existing or happening before now; previous.
  29. 29 French The language spoken in France and by French-speaking communities around the world.
  30. 30 field An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
  31. 31 fun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
  32. 32 fight To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
  33. 33 fine Of high quality; excellent.
  34. 34 finally At last, after a long wait or delay.
  35. 35 follow To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
  36. 36 film A movie; a sequence of moving images meant to be watched as a narrative or artistic work.
  37. 37 foreign Belonging to or coming from a country other than one's own.
  38. 38 fall To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
  39. 39 federal Relating to a system where a central government shares power with state or regional governments.
  40. 40 feeling An emotion or emotional state.
  41. 41 felt A dense fabric made by matting and pressing fibers, usually wool, rather than weaving them.
  42. 42 financial Relating to money or finance.
  43. 43 figure A number or numerical value.
  44. 44 forward Located at or moving toward the front.
  45. 45 fast Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  46. 46 forces The military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively.
  47. 47 football A sport where two teams try to score by getting a ball into a goal, especially soccer in most of the world or...
  48. 48 forget To fail to remember something.
  49. 49 focus The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  50. 50 funny Causing laughter or amusement.
  51. 51 fear A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
  52. 52 February The second month of the year, coming between January and March, and the shortest month, with an extra day adde...
  53. 53 female A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
  54. 54 Friday The day of the week between Thursday and Saturday, often the last working day of the week.
  55. 55 fair Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
  56. 56 feet Plural of foot: the lower part of the leg on which a person or animal stands and walks.
  57. 57 flight A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
  58. 58 floor The surface on which you walk inside a room or building.
  59. 59 finished Completed; done.
  60. 60 freedom The state of being free from control, restriction, or oppression.
  61. 61 fish A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims using fins.
  62. 62 fighting The act of engaging in combat or conflict.
  63. 63 fell To cut something down, especially a tree, or to knock someone or something to the ground.
  64. 64 famous Known widely by many people.
  65. 65 Favorite A surname derived from the common word "favorite," meaning a person or thing preferred above others.
  66. 66 faith Confidence or trust in someone or something, based on past experience or evidence.
  67. 67 fan A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
  68. 68 finish To complete or bring something to an end.
  69. 69 fit Physically healthy and in good shape.
  70. 70 fully Completely; entirely; with nothing left out.
  71. 71 Follows Third-person singular form of "follow" — to come after, to go in pursuit of, or to obey or act in accordance w...
  72. 72 forced Done unwillingly or under pressure, rather than naturally.
  73. 73 fat A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
  74. 74 feels (informal, plural) Strong or tender emotions.
  75. 75 foot The body part at the end of the leg that a person or animal stands and walks on.
  76. 76 failed Not successful; having ended in failure.
  77. 77 finding A conclusion reached after research or investigation.
  78. 78 fourth Coming after the third in a sequence; the ordinal form of four.
  79. 79 fresh Newly made, picked, or obtained; not old or stale.
  80. 80 function The purpose something serves or the job it does.
  81. 81 facebook A major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages.
  82. 82 file A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
  83. 83 foundation The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  84. 84 fund A sum of money set aside or collected for a specific purpose.
  85. 85 failure The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
  86. 86 farm Land, together with its buildings, used for growing crops or raising animals.
  87. 87 fly A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  88. 88 feature A distinctive or noticeable part or quality of something.
  89. 89 fellow A man or boy; a guy.
  90. 90 firm A business, especially one run as a partnership, such as a law or accounting practice.
  91. 91 fashion Popular styles of clothing and appearance at a given time, or the industry built around them.
  92. 92 figures Used to say that something is exactly what you expected, often with a hint of resignation or irritation.
  93. 93 factor One of several things that contributes to or influences a result.
  94. 94 fifth Coming after four others in a sequence; the ordinal form of five.
  95. 95 fixed Set firmly in place; not movable.
  96. 96 flying Able to fly, or moving through the air.
  97. 97 forever For all time; without end.
  98. 98 frank Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  99. 99 festival An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
  100. 100 flat Level and even, with no slope, bumps, or curves.
  101. 101 forest A large area densely covered with trees.
  102. 102 funds Money that is available to spend on something.
  103. 103 fix To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
  104. 104 flow The continuous, smooth movement of a liquid, gas, or stream of things.
  105. 105 fuel A substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.
  106. 106 Fields An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near open fields.
  107. 107 filled Made completely full.
  108. 108 friendly Kind, warm, and easy to get along with.
  109. 109 funding Money provided for a particular purpose.
  110. 110 facts Used to express agreement with what someone just said.
  111. 111 false Not true; incorrect or contrary to fact.
  112. 112 feed To give food to a person or animal.
  113. 113 facilities Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
  114. 114 fail To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
  115. 115 fill To add enough of something to a container or space so that nothing more can fit.
  116. 116 faster The comparative form of "fast" — moving with greater speed.
  117. 117 finance The management of money, investments, and other assets.
  118. 118 focused Giving full, concentrated attention to a particular goal or task.
  119. 119 familiar Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  120. 120 fantastic Extremely good; wonderful.
  121. 121 fault Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
  122. 122 fox A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
  123. 123 falls A waterfall, or a place where water drops steeply over rocks.
  124. 124 favor (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  125. 125 fired Dismissed from a job.
  126. 126 Flowers An English surname, likely derived from a trade name or a place associated with flowers.
  127. 127 frame A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
  128. 128 frequently Often; at frequent intervals.
  129. 129 fruit The seed-bearing part of a plant, often sweet and eaten as food, such as an apple or orange.
  130. 130 formal Following official or established rules and conventions.
  131. 131 format The way something is laid out or presented — its structure, style, or arrangement.
  132. 132 factory A building where goods are manufactured, usually on a large scale using machinery.
  133. 133 fake Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
  134. 134 flag A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
  135. 135 founded Having a solid basis or justification.
  136. 136 faced Having a particular kind or number of faces or surfaces.
  137. 137 favourite Liked more than any other of its kind.
  138. 138 formation The process of coming together or taking shape.
  139. 139 facing Positioned so as to point or look toward something.
  140. 140 Fought Past tense and past participle of "fight."
  141. 141 fairly To a moderate or reasonable extent; quite.
  142. 142 finger One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
  143. 143 fundamental Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
  144. 144 findings Results or conclusions from an investigation or study.
  145. 145 fishing The activity or sport of catching fish.
  146. 146 Francisco A masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "free one" or "from France."
  147. 147 fantasy An imagined scenario, especially a pleasant or unrealistic one.
  148. 148 fed A federal law-enforcement agent, especially in the US.
  149. 149 ford A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
  150. 150 fort A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  151. 151 forth Forward, onward, or into view.
  152. 152 fee A charge or payment required for a service, privilege, or right.
  153. 153 frequency How often something happens over a given period of time.
  154. 154 Fees A surname of English or German origin, also the plural of "fee," a payment charged for a service.
  155. 155 flash To shine briefly or repeatedly.
  156. 156 folks Informal term for one's parents or immediate family.
  157. 157 fleet A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operated together, especially under one owner or command.
  158. 158 forgotten No longer remembered.
  159. 159 fallen Having dropped down, especially due to gravity.
  160. 160 fate The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting...
  161. 161 favour British spelling of favor: a kind or helpful act, or approval and support shown toward someone.
  162. 162 forum A place, meeting, or event set up for open discussion of a topic.
  163. 163 Francis A male given name, from Latin Franciscus ("Frenchman").
  164. 164 flower The colorful blooming part of a plant, often used for decoration or given as a gift.
  165. 165 founder A person who establishes an organization, company, or institution.
  166. 166 friendship A relationship of mutual affection and trust between people who are not related or romantically involved.
  167. 167 federation A group of states, organizations, or groups joined together under one central governing body while keeping som...
  168. 168 feedback Comments or reactions about how well something worked, used to guide improvement.
  169. 169 figured Decorated with a pattern or design.
  170. 170 fiction Writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
  171. 171 fame The state of being well known and widely recognized, especially for achievement.
  172. 172 fancy British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
  173. 173 fitness The condition of being physically healthy and strong, usually through exercise.
  174. 174 foster To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
  175. 175 funeral A ceremony held to honor someone who has died, typically with the body present.
  176. 176 fortune A very large amount of money or wealth.
  177. 177 framework A basic supporting structure that gives shape to a building or object.
  178. 178 frozen Turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature.
  179. 179 fool A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
  180. 180 fifty The number after forty-nine and before fifty-one; 50.
  181. 181 frequent Happening often; occurring at short intervals.
  182. 182 furthermore In addition to what has already been said; moreover.
  183. 183 forgive To stop feeling angry at someone and let go of blame for what they did.
  184. 184 funded Provided with the money needed to operate.
  185. 185 featured Given special or prominent placement or treatment.
  186. 186 flood An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.
  187. 187 feeding The act of giving food, or an instance of a baby or animal being fed.
  188. 188 filter A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it...
  189. 189 fiscal Relating to government revenue, spending, or public finances.
  190. 190 flesh The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
  191. 191 functional Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  192. 192 furniture Large movable objects, such as tables, chairs, and beds, that make a room usable.
  193. 193 fighter A person who fights, especially a soldier, boxer, or martial artist.
  194. 194 faculty The teaching staff of a school, college or university.
  195. 195 failing A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
  196. 196 farming The business or practice of growing crops and raising animals.
  197. 197 FIFA The International Federation of Association Football, the governing body of world soccer; also the name of a l...
  198. 198 finishing The act or process of completing something, or the final details added to perfect it.
  199. 199 firing The act of shooting a weapon.
  200. 200 featuring A guest appearance or performance by one artist on another artist's track.
  201. 201 focusing The act of directing attention, effort, or a lens toward a particular point.
  202. 202 fraud The crime of deceiving someone to gain money or an unfair advantage.
  203. 203 fa In solfège (do-re-mi singing), the syllable representing the fourth note of a major scale.
  204. 204 fever A body temperature higher than normal, usually caused by illness.
  205. 205 fi A solfège syllable representing the sharpened fourth note of a musical scale.
  206. 206 faithful Loyal and devoted to a person, cause, or duty.
  207. 207 folk Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or...
  208. 208 forming The process of taking shape or being created.
  209. 209 fm Abbreviation for "fathoms," a unit used to measure water depth.
  210. 210 forty The number after thirty-nine and before forty-one; 40.
  211. 211 Fears Plural of fear: feelings of being afraid, or things that worry someone.
  212. 212 fluid A substance, such as a liquid or gas, that flows and takes the shape of its container.
  213. 213 footage Recorded video or film material.
  214. 214 FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States' main domestic intelligence and federal law enforcement...
  215. 215 flew Past tense of fly: moved through the air.
  216. 216 formerly At an earlier time; previously.
  217. 217 filling The material used to fill a cavity in a tooth, or the substance itself.
  218. 218 floating Resting on top of a liquid or drifting through the air rather than sinking or falling.
  219. 219 forcing The act of making something happen, often against natural resistance.
  220. 220 Fred A short form of Frederick, Alfred, or Wilfred, also used as a standalone male name.
  221. 221 fifteen The number after fourteen and before sixteen; 15.
  222. 222 Franklin Historically, a free landowner in medieval England who ranked just below the nobility.
  223. 223 farmer Someone who owns or works land to grow crops or raise livestock.
  224. 224 fence A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
  225. 225 filming The process of recording a movie, show, or other footage.
  226. 226 franchise A business that is authorized to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area, operating under its...
  227. 227 fascinating Extremely interesting; capable of holding someone's attention completely.
  228. 228 fatal Causing death.
  229. 229 flexible Able to bend easily without breaking.
  230. 230 forecast To predict how something, especially the weather or the economy, will develop.
  231. 231 finest A slang term for the police, or occasionally the military.
  232. 232 fitted Shaped to closely match the contours of something, especially a body or piece of furniture.
  233. 233 flies In a theatre, the open space above the stage used for hanging scenery, lighting, and rigging out of the audien...
  234. 234 flip To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
  235. 235 freak A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
  236. 236 freely Without restriction or interference.
  237. 237 fixing Hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws or brackets.
  238. 238 formally In an official or proper way.
  239. 239 feminist A person who supports feminism — the belief that women should have equal rights and opportunities to men.
  240. 240 flame The visible, glowing part of a fire.
  241. 241 freezing Extremely cold.
  242. 242 financing Money provided to fund a business, project, or purchase.
  243. 243 freeze To turn solid from cold, or to lower something's temperature until it does.
  244. 244 fabric Cloth made by weaving or knitting fibres together.
  245. 245 fitting Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
  246. 246 functioning Working or operating properly.
  247. 247 facial Relating to or affecting the face.
  248. 248 fairy A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.
  249. 249 fold To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
  250. 250 Florence A city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Florence and the region of Tuscany, Italy.
  251. 251 foul Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
  252. 252 feared Regarded with fear or dread by others.
  253. 253 ferry A boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.
  254. 254 founding The act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation.
  255. 255 feast A large, often celebratory meal.
  256. 256 firmly In a strong, steady, or definite way.
  257. 257 forbidden Not allowed; prohibited.
  258. 258 freaking Used as a mild substitute for a stronger swear word to add emphasis.
  259. 259 fried Cooked in hot oil or fat.
  260. 260 feat An impressive or difficult achievement.
  261. 261 Finland A Nordic country in Northern Europe bordering Sweden, Norway, and Russia.
  262. 262 Flags A nickname traditionally given to a flag lieutenant in the navy.
  263. 263 flowing Moving smoothly and continuously, like a liquid.
  264. 264 filmed Covered with a thin coating or layer.
  265. 265 flexibility The physical ability to bend or stretch easily without damage.
  266. 266 frankly Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
  267. 267 furious Extremely angry.
  268. 268 frontier The border area between two countries, or the edge of settled and unsettled land.
  269. 269 fur The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
  270. 270 fiber A thin, thread-like strand of material, often twisted together with others to make thread or cloth.
  271. 271 filing A tiny shaving or particle scraped off by a file or similar tool.
  272. 272 finale The grand concluding part of a performance, event, or series.
  273. 273 facilitate To make a process easier or help it happen more smoothly.
  274. 274 fortunately Used to introduce a piece of good luck.
  275. 275 fossil The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
  276. 276 fridge An appliance used to keep food and drink cold.
  277. 277 freight Goods transported in bulk by ship, train, truck, or aircraft.
  278. 278 fabulous Wonderful, impressive, or excellent.
  279. 279 fisher A person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport.
  280. 280 flour A fine powder made by grinding grain, especially wheat, used mainly for baking.
  281. 281 forgetting The mental process of losing a memory.
  282. 282 freshman A student in their first year at a high school, college, or university.
  283. 283 frustration A feeling of annoyance or distress caused by being unable to do or achieve something.
  284. 284 fusion The act or result of combining separate things into one.
  285. 285 fierce Aggressively powerful, intense, or savage.
  286. 286 float To rest or stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
  287. 287 flooding The occurrence of a flood, or water overflowing onto normally dry land.
  288. 288 fraction A part of a whole, especially a small one.
  289. 289 frost A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces exposed to freezing air.
  290. 290 financially In a way related to money or finances.
  291. 291 fog A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
  292. 292 fare The money a passenger pays for a bus, train, taxi, or plane ticket.
  293. 293 fashioned Made or shaped in a particular style (often as part of the phrase "old-fashioned").
  294. 294 ff A pair of lowercase letters written together in old handwriting or old-style print to represent a single capit...
  295. 295 foolish Lacking good sense; unwise or silly.
  296. 296 fury Extreme or wild anger.
  297. 297 forgiveness The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
  298. 298 fork A pronged utensil used for eating or serving food.