family noun A group of people related by blood, marriage, or close bonds, typically including parents and children. Three generations of the family gathered together for the holiday dinner this year. + farm noun An area of land, along with its buildings, used for growing crops or raising animals. Her grandparents still run a small dairy farm outside of town. + fast adjective Moving or capable of moving at high speed; happening quickly. The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of incredible bursts of speed. + father noun A man in relation to his child or children; a male parent. Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle in the park. + favorite adjective Liked more than any other of the same kind; preferred above all others. Pizza has always been my favorite meal to order on a Friday night. + feather noun One of the light, flat structures that grow from a bird's skin and form its covering. A single blue feather drifted down from the jay perched above the fence. + feel verb To experience a physical sensation or emotion, or to touch something to test its qualities. She could feel the cold wind through her thin jacket on the walk home. + fence noun A barrier made of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or marks the boundary of an area. The dog squeezed through a gap in the wooden fence and ran into the street. + festival noun A day or period of celebration, often with public events, marking a special occasion. Thousands of visitors attended the music festival held along the riverbank each July. + fiction noun Literature, such as novels and short stories, that describes imaginary people and events. She prefers fiction to nonfiction, especially fantasy novels with detailed invented worlds. + field noun An area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or playing sports. The cows grazed peacefully in the field beside the old farmhouse. + fight verb To engage in physical combat or a struggle against someone, or to strive persistently against a difficulty or challenge. The soldiers fought bravely for hours to defend the border town. + finger noun One of the five slender, jointed parts extending from the human hand. He accidentally slammed the car door on his finger while unloading groceries. + finish verb To bring an activity or task to completion; to reach the end of something. She finished the marathon in just under four hours. + fire noun The rapid chemical process of combustion that produces heat, light, and flame. Firefighters battled the fire for hours before finally bringing the blaze under control. + fish noun A cold-blooded animal that lives in water and breathes through gills. They caught three fish in the lake before breakfast this morning. + flag noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country or group. Every classroom in the school displayed a small flag near the entrance. + flame noun The visible, hot, glowing part of a fire. The candle's flame flickered gently in the evening breeze. + flat adjective Having a smooth, level surface without any bumps, slopes, or curves. They spread a blanket on the flat grass and unpacked their picnic. + float verb To rest on the surface of a liquid or hang suspended in air without sinking. The wooden raft floated gently down the calm river all afternoon. + flower noun The colorful, often fragrant part of a plant that produces seeds or fruit. Bright yellow flowers covered the hillside after the spring rains ended. + fly verb To move through the air using wings or an aircraft. The geese fly south together every autumn before the first snowfall. + fog noun A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility. Thick fog rolled in from the coast and delayed several morning flights. + follow verb To move behind someone in the same direction, or to act according to instructions. The puppy followed her from room to room all afternoon long. + food noun Any substance that people or animals eat or drink to survive and grow. They packed enough food for the entire week-long camping trip. + forest noun A large area of land densely covered with trees and other plant life. They hiked for hours through a dense forest before reaching the waterfall. + forget verb To fail to remember something, or to unintentionally neglect to do it. He always seems to forget where he left his car keys. + fork noun A utensil with prongs used for lifting food, or a point where a road divides. She set a fork and knife beside each plate before dinner. + fountain noun A structure that shoots water into the air for decoration or drinking. Tourists tossed coins into the fountain in the middle of the plaza. + fox noun A small wild animal related to the dog, known for its pointed ears and bushy tail. A red fox darted across the field just before sunset. + free adjective Not costing any money, or not controlled, restricted, or imprisoned. Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of every month. + fresh adjective Recently made, grown, or obtained, and not stale, old, or spoiled. The market sells fresh vegetables picked from local farms every morning. + friend noun A person one knows well, trusts, and enjoys spending time with, apart from family or romantic partners. She met her closest friend on the very first day of college. + frog noun A small amphibian with smooth, moist skin that jumps and often lives near water. A green frog leaped from the lily pad into the pond. + fruit noun The sweet, fleshy part of a plant that grows from a flower and contains seeds. She packed fresh fruit like apples and grapes for the school trip. + fun noun Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure from an activity. The kids had so much fun building sandcastles on the beach. + funny adjective Causing laughter or amusement, or strange and difficult to explain. The comedian told such a funny story that the whole room laughed. + future noun The period of time that is yet to come, or events expected to happen after the present. Nobody can predict the future with total certainty, no matter how hard they try. +