Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A severe lack of food that leads to extreme hunger and starvation among people or animals.

Example: The drought caused a famine that affected thousands of families.

Definition: To suffer from extreme hunger or lack of food.

Example: After being lost in the woods for days, he began to famish.

Definition: To make someone suffer from extreme hunger or to deprive them of food.

Example: The harsh winter famished the villagers, leaving them desperate for food.

Definition: Feeling very hungry or having a strong desire for food.

Example: After skipping breakfast, I felt famished by lunchtime.

Definition: To suffer from extreme hunger or to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger.

Example: After hiking all day, I felt famished and couldn't wait to eat dinner.

Definition: A state of extreme hunger or lack of food, often leading to severe health issues or death.

Example: The famishment in the region was so severe that many families struggled to survive.

Definition: Well known by many people, often because of achievements or qualities that are admired.

Example: The famous actor received an award for his performance.

Definition: In a way that is well known or celebrated; excellently or splendidly.

Example: The two actors got along famously during the filming of the movie.

Definition: The state of being well-known or recognized by many people.

Example: Her famousness made her a target for the media.

Definition: To spread out in a wide shape or to move apart from a central point.

Example: The birds began to fan out across the sky as they flew.

Definition: A device that creates a current of air, often used for cooling, or a person who is very enthusiastic about something, like a sports team or a celebrity.

Example: She is a big fan of the local football team and never misses a game.

Definition: To move air or create a breeze by using a device or by waving something, or to spread something out into a fan shape.

Example: She fanned herself with a magazine to cool down on the hot day.

Definition: Showing extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause or belief, often without considering other viewpoints.

Example: He is a fanatic about his favorite sports team, never missing a game.

Definition: A person who has very strong and unreasonable beliefs or opinions about something, often to an extreme degree.

Example: He is a fanatic about his favorite sports team, never missing a game.

Definition: Having extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, often to the point of being unreasonable.

Example: His fanatical support for the team made him a well-known figure at every game.