English to English Dictionary

extravaganza

An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or event.

extremism

The holding of extreme political or religious views; adherence to extremist measures.

faction

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

factionalism

The state of being divided into factions, or the pursuit of the interests of one's own faction at the expense of the common good.

fair-housing

Practices and laws that ensure equal opportunity for all individuals to rent, purchase, or finance housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability.

famine

Extreme scarcity of food.

fastener

A device such as a clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure one thing to another.

fedora

A soft felt hat with a curled brim and a creased crown.

feline

Relating to or affecting cats or other members of the cat family.

fen

A low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land.

fertilizer

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.

fiber

A thread or a thin thread-like structure, such as is found in cloth or rope, or in plant and animal tissue.