Vocabulary
festive
adjective ˈfestɪv

relating to or typical of a holiday or a special event

The whole city looked festive with lights and decorations everywhere.

fetch
verb fetʃ

to go and get something and bring it back

Could you please fetch my phone from the kitchen?

flash
verb flæʃ

to shine or appear suddenly for a short time

A warning message flashed on the screen before the movie started and then disappeared.

flashy
adjective ˈflæʃi

very bright, noticeable, or showy, often in a way meant to attract attention

David's new car looks flashy, but it's really expensive to maintain.

fracture
noun ˈfræk.tʃər

a break or crack in a bone

He missed the rest of the season after suffering a fracture in his wrist.

fragment
noun ˈfræɡ.mənt

a small piece that has broken off from something larger

Archaeologists uncovered pottery fragments at the site.

frail
adjective freɪl

physically weak, often because of age or illness

Even though she looks old and frail, she is still mentally sharp and alert.

frustrating
adjective ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ

making someone feel impatient or annoyed

Finding a parking space in Belgrade can be a really frustrating experience.

funding
noun ˈfʌndɪŋ

money provided for a specific purpose or project

The project was canceled after they failed to secure funding.

gesture
noun ˈdʒes.tʃər

a movement of the hands, head, or body used to communicate something

He made a gesture with his hand to signal that we should wait.

gifted
adjective ˈɡɪf.tɪd

having a natural ability or special talent

She is a gifted pianist and started performing in public at the age of ten.

harvest
noun ˈhɑːrvɪst

to collect crops (like fruit, grain, or vegetables) when they are ready

Farmers started the apple harvest earlier this year because of the warm weather.

icon
noun ˈaɪkɑn

a person or thing that is widely recognized as a symbol of something important or popular

The red double-decker bus is an icon of London.

imagination
noun ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn

the ability or action of forming new ideas, images, concepts, etc. in one's mind

Playing with Lego is a great way to boost kids' imagination.

impersonal
adjective ɪmˈpɜːsənl

lacking warmth or personal connection

The automated email felt impersonal and did not address her concerns.

in advance
phrase ɪn ədˈvɑːns

before something happens

I usually plan my trips a few months in advance.

inclusive
adjective ɪnˈkluːsɪv

aiming to provide equal opportunities, resources, etc. to people who might otherwise be excluded

Our school has made a big effort to make classes more inclusive for students with different learning needs.

indifference
noun ɪnˈdɪfərəns

lack of interest, concern, etc.

He reacted to the news of the promotion with surprising indifference.

inefficient
adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt

not working well or not producing good results for the time or effort used

We realized that our editing process was inefficient, so we cut out a few unnecessary steps.

innate
adjective ɪˈneɪt

something that a person is born with, rather than something they learn

Babies are born with an innate ability to recognize their mother's voice.