Advanced English (2) • NOUNS • 'F'

noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: scaremongering, alarmism, panic rhetoric • political/media fearmongering; accuse someone of fearmongering; avoid fearmongering during crises • freq in AmE: 5/10

the act of deliberately spreading fear, panic, or exaggerated threats to manipulate public opinion, gain attention, or push a specific agenda; often used in political, media, or social contexts to criticize alarmist rhetoric

noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: paving stone, slab • flagstone path/patio; lay/set flagstones; flat/natural/irregular flagstone • freq in AmE: 5/10

a flat, typically rectangular or irregularly shaped stone used for paving walkways, patios, or courtyards; often made of sandstone, slate, or limestone and valued for its rustic, natural appearance

noun phrase [C ] C2 • synonyms: aircraft, airborne craft, flying machine • unidentified/futuristic flying vessel; pilot/design a flying vessel; flying vessel of unknown origin • freq in AmE: 3/10

a general term for any craft capable of flight, especially one designed for travel through the air or space; can refer to airplanes, spacecraft, airships, or other airborne vehicles — often used in formal, technical, or science fiction contexts

noun phrase [C ] C1 • synonyms: natural force, element, phenomenon • a destructive/unstoppable force of nature; respect/face/survive forces of nature • freq in AmE: 6/10

a powerful natural phenomenon or element that affects the environment or human life; includes storms, earthquakes, floods, and other uncontrollable natural events

noun [C ] C1 medical/biological • mainly US (UK usually foetus) • synonyms: unborn child, prenatal organism • developing fetus at X weeks/in womb/during pregnancy • monitor/protect/terminate fetus • freq in AmE: 7/10

a developing human organism in the uterus from roughly the ninth week of pregnancy until birth; follows the embryonic stage and precedes the newborn stage