F Flashcards
Fulcrum
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
“research is the fulcrum of the academic community”
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
“they spent a furtive day together”
suggestive of guilty nervousness.
Genesis
the origin or mode of formation of something.
Genial
friendly and cheerful.
Germane
relevant to a subject under consideration.
Glean
extract (information) from various sources.
collect gradually and bit by bit.
Grievance
a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.
an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair.
a feeling of resentment over something believed to be wrong or unfair.
Hasten
be quick to do something.
move or travel hurriedly.
cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would.
Haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Homely
NORTH AMERICAN
(of a person) unattractive in appearance.
BRITISH
(of a place or surroundings) simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one’s own home.
Idiosyncrasy
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.
MEDICINE
an abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.
Ignoble
not honorable in character or purpose.
of humble origin or social status.
Impasse
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Inane
silly; stupid.
Incidental
accompanying but not a major part of something.
liable to happen as a consequence of (an activity).
an incidental detail, expense, event, etc.
