English Vocabulary: Fork, Division, Forget
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What does it mean when a road or river is described as 'forking'?

  • To become blocked or impassable.
  • To merge with another path.
  • To lead to a circular route.
  • To divide into two parts. (correct)

Which phrase means to pay unwillingly?

  • Fork out (correct)
  • Forget about
  • Fork up
  • Fork over

What does 'forget yourself' refer to?

  • Acting in a socially inappropriate manner. (correct)
  • Neglecting to perform an important task.
  • Misplacing personal belongings.
  • Failing to remember someone's name.

What is the primary function of a garden fork?

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What does forgetting someone imply in emotional context?

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What does the term 'fortnight' refer to?

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What is the meaning of the verb 'forsake'?

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Which of the following describes a 'fortress'?

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What does 'fortuitous' mean?

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Which term is used to indicate something happening soon?

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What does the adjective 'fortunate' indicate?

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What is the meaning of 'forswear'?

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Which option best defines 'forte'?

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What does the term 'former' refer to in relation to time?

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Which of the following describes the usage of 'formerly'?

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What does the term 'forthright' imply about a person's behavior?

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What is meant by 'fortitude'?

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Which of the following best defines a 'form room'?

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In what context is the term 'formidable' typically used?

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Which of these descriptions fits the term 'formula'?

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What does 'formulate' mean in a planning context?

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What aspect distinguishes a 'fortified wine'?

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In which situation would one use 'fortification'?

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How does the term 'formless' apply in a description?

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What does 'formulaic' imply about a piece of writing or expression?

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The term 'forties' typically refers to which age range?

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What does 'fortification' primarily aim to achieve?

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What does a 'forked tongue' metaphorically suggest about someone's communication?

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What is a formal garden characterized by?

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What does the term 'formality' typically refer to in a social context?

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Which of the following best describes the adjective 'forlorn'?

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What does the verb 'formalize' mean?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something described as 'formal'?

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What is meant by 'the quality of being suitable for serious or official occasions'?

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In which context would 'forklifting' typically be used?

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What does the term 'formative' refer to?

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What is indicated by someone being 'dressed very formally'?

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What does 'to form' something imply?

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Which term describes 'the development of something into a particular shape or structure'?

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What is typically found on an 'application form'?

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When someone 'sat forlornly' on a beach, what does it imply about their state?

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Flashcards

Fork in the Road

A point where a path or road splits into two directions.

Fork out

To pay for something, especially reluctantly.

Fork over

To give something to someone, especially money, often reluctantly.

Forget (to do something)

To fail to remember to do something.

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Forget (someone or something)

To stop thinking about someone or something.

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Forsake (verb)

To leave someone or something permanently, especially when they need you.

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Fort Knox (humorous)

A place that is extremely secure and difficult to enter or leave, like Fort Knox in the United States.

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Fortnight (noun)

A period of two weeks.

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Forswear (verb)

To make a serious decision to stop doing something.

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Fortress (noun)

A large, strong building or group of buildings designed for defense.

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Fort (noun)

A military building with strong walls designed for defense, where soldiers live.

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Fortuitous (adjective)

Happening by chance, especially in a lucky way.

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Forte (noun)

Something that someone is very good at.

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Forked (adj)

Divided into two parts at one end, like a fork.

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Formal (adj)

Suitable for serious or official occasions; showing proper manners and respect.

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Forked tongue

Someone who lies or speaks deceptively.

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Formal education

Education received in a school or college, often focused on academic subjects.

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Formal garden

A carefully designed and maintained garden, following a specific plan.

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Formality (n)

Something that is done according to rules but has little practical importance.

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Forlorn (adj)

Very sad and alone, feeling abandoned and desperate.

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Formalize (v)

To make something official or organized according to a set structure.

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Formally (adv)

In a serious and official manner.

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Form (v)

To begin to exist or to shape something.

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Form (n)

The shape or appearance of something.

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Format (n)

The arrangement or structure of something, especially text or information.

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Formation (n)

The way something is naturally formed or arranged.

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Formative (adj)

Relating to the time when someone or something is developing in character.

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Forkful (n)

The amount of food that can be held on a fork.

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Former

Relating to a past time or an earlier version of something.

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Formative period

A period of time in which something develops and takes shape.

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On good form

Performing well, especially in a sport, a profession, or any activity.

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Formal

Following strict rules and customs, usually in a serious or official context.

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Forthcoming

Willing to give information, help, or support.

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Forthright

Honest and direct in a straightforward way, sometimes without considering the feelings of others.

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Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect due to size, power, or difficulty.

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Formless

Lacking a definite shape or structure.

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Formula

A standard set of rules or instructions, often used in mathematics and science, or a fixed method of doing something.

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Formulate

To carefully develop a plan or idea by thinking it through thoroughly.

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Fortify

To make something stronger, especially by adding protection or support.

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Fortitude

Courage and strength that helps you endure difficult situations.

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Forties

The period in a person’s life when they are aged between 40 and 49.

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Study Notes

Fork

  • Noun: A tool with prongs used for moving or digging soil
  • Verb: To divide into two parts; to pay unwillingly; to give or surrender something
  • Adjective: Having one end divided into two parts (e.g., forked lightning)
  • Phrasal Verbs:
    • Fork out (sth): informal to pay, especially unwillingly
    • Fork over/up sth: US informal to give something, especially money, especially when you do not want to

Division

  • Verb: To separate into parts
  • Noun: A place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts; either of those two parts
  • Phrasal verb: Fork left/right: to turn in one of two different directions

Forget

  • Verb: To fail to remember something; to stop thinking about something; to not remember to do something; to not bring something with you because you did not remember it; to act in a socially unacceptable way because you've lost control of your emotions
  • Idioms: "Don't you forget it": used to tell someone that a particular fact is important and it should influence the way they behave

Garden

  • Verb: To move or dig something with a fork (a garden tool)
  • Noun: A carefully designed and maintained area for cultivating plants

Formal

  • Adjective: Official; public or official; in appearance or by name only; describes a stated class group, like sixth-formers
  • Adverb: Officially; in a serious and correct way
  • Noun: The former (the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned)

Formation

  • Noun: The way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged; activities done in a pattern by a number of people, vehicles, etc. moving together; the development of something into a particular thing or shape

Format

  • Noun: A pattern, plan, or arrangement; the way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer
  • Verb: To organize or arrange text, especially on a computer; to prepare a computer disk for use

Formative

  • Adjective: Relating to the time when someone or something is starting to develop

Former

  • Adjective: Of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past
  • Noun: The first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned

Formalize

  • Verb: To make something official or decide to arrange it according to a fixed structure

Forlorn

  • Adjective: Alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for; very unlikely to be achieved or to succeed
  • Adverb: Alone and unhappy (e.g., sat forlornly )

Forth

  • Adverb: Out or away; forward

Forthcoming

  • Adjective: Happening soon
  • Adverb: Soon, immediately

Fortuitous

  • Adjective: Not planned; happening by chance; (of something that is to your advantage)
  • Adverb: By chance

Fortune

  • Noun: A large amount of money, goods, property, etc.

Fortify

  • Verb: To make something stronger, especially in order to protect it

Fortitude

  • Noun: Formal courage over a long period

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