Letter F – Episode 02 1 / 20 1. What does “Fare” mean? • a travel ticket for luggage only • the price of a trip • a free ride Explanation: “Fare” means the money paid for a trip by bus, plane, or taxi. Example: Train fares are going up again. 2 / 20 2. What does “Fasten” mean? • to put together firmly • to leave open • to break apart Explanation: “Fasten” means to fix or close something securely. Example: Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened. 3 / 20 3. What does “Fatal” mean? • resulting in death • easy to cure • not dangerous Explanation: “Fatal” means causing death or having very serious effects. Example: This illness is fatal in almost all cases. 4 / 20 4. What does “Fault” mean? • a prize or reward • a mistake or defect • a success or win Explanation: “Fault” means a mistake, responsibility, or defect. Example: It’s not my fault she didn’t come! 5 / 20 5. What does “Faucet” mean? • a device for water flow • a kitchen drawer • a metal pipe in the street Explanation: “Faucet” is a device used to control the flow of water. Example: Don’t forget to turn off the faucet. 6 / 20 6. What does “Favor” mean? • a helpful act • an angry complaint • a final decision Explanation: “Favor” means something helpful you do for someone. Example: Could you do me a favor and feed my cat this weekend? 7 / 20 7. What does “Feasible” mean? • very expensive • completely impossible • possible to achieve Explanation: “Feasible” means something that can be done or achieved. Example: With the extra resources, the scheme now seems feasible. 8 / 20 8. What does “Feel like” mean? • to avoid doing something • to want to do something • to stop liking something Explanation: “Feel like” means to want or wish to do something. Example: I feel like going for a swim. 9 / 20 9. What does “Feel like a million dollars” mean? • to feel nervous • to feel very well • to feel sick Explanation: This means to feel very healthy, happy, and energetic. Example: A quick swim makes me feel like a million dollars. 10 / 20 10. What does “Feel refreshed” mean? • to feel better and more energetic • to feel tired and weak • to feel upset and angry Explanation: “Feel refreshed” means to feel less tired and more energetic. Example: Dusty felt refreshed after he took a shower. 11 / 20 11. What does “Feel up to” mean? • to hide from others • to feel strong enough to do something • to refuse to work Explanation: “Feel up to” means to have enough energy or strength to do something. Example: John didn’t feel up to making the visit. 12 / 20 12. What does “Fellow” mean? • a colleague or companion • a stranger from another country • a teacher or boss Explanation: “Fellow” means someone in the same group, job, or situation. Example: She introduced me to some of her fellow students. 13 / 20 13. What does “Fence” mean? • a plastic chair in the garden • a wooden or wire barrier • a big wall inside a house Explanation: “Fence” is a structure that divides two pieces of land. Example: We put up a fence around our yard. 14 / 20 14. What does “Fender” mean? • a protective barrier for vehicles • a roof cover • a window frame Explanation: “Fender” is a car’s wing or a low metal frame around a fireplace. Example: In Britain they call a fender a wing. 15 / 20 15. What does “Fertile” mean? • empty or poor • weak and useless • fruitful or productive Explanation: “Fertile” means being able to produce a lot, either crops or ideas. Example: He has a fertile imagination. 16 / 20 16. What does “Fervent” mean? • slow and lazy • calm and uninterested • very enthusiastic or sincere Explanation: “Fervent” means having very strong and sincere beliefs. Example: It is his fervent hope that peace will come soon. 17 / 20 17. What does “Few and far between” mean? • found everywhere • rare • happening all the time Explanation: This means something that does not happen often. Example: Good movies are few and far between. 18 / 20 18. What does “Fictional” mean? • imaginary • completely true • easy to prove Explanation: “Fictional” something that is invented by the imagination, unreal, or existing only in the mind, not in reality Example: Ed entertained us with fictional stories. 19 / 20 19. What does “Fight off” mean? • to repel • to welcome in • to ignore Explanation: “Fight off” means to resist or push away something attacking you. Example: She fought off the mosquitoes all evening. 20 / 20 20. What does “Figure” mean? • a number • a color • a sound Explanation: “Figure” means a number, amount, or form. Example: Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight? Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 3
