F Flashcards

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FAULT

A

blame or criticize; find an excuse to blame.

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FASCINATE

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command the interest of, transfix and hold spellbound by irresistible power

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FISH FOR

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try to get something indirectly or by cunning, as a compliment.

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FLATTER

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praise excessively, untruly, or insincerely, as in order to win favor. Try to please or ingratiate oneself through praise and attention.

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FLAUNT

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make a gaudy, ostentatious, conspicuous, impudent, or defiant display. Show off proudly, defiantly.

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FLIRT

A

make love without serious intentions, play at love.

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FLOUT

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mock or scoff at; show scorn or contempt for.

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FOIL

A

keep from being successful; thwart; frustrate.

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FORCE

A

to compel; impose by or as by force (with on or upon); produce by unusual or unnatural effort.

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FORBID

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rule against; to not permit; prohibit. Command to stay away from. Make impossible; prevent.

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FORGIVE

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give up resentment against or the desire to punish; stop being angry with; pardon.

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FORTIFY

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make strong or stronger; to strengthen physically, emotionally.

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