F Flashcards
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Fact
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truth validated by human testing, hence evoking confidence
truth validated by human testing, therefore eliciting arbitrary confident reactions.
Working confident idea
Validated actuality
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Activity
Validated vision
Mode of being
Idea
Action
Confident activity
a construct made by our imagination to describe things that we can potentially react to.
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Faith
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Trust
Trust has the potentiality of doubt to come in
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Freedom
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Empowerment of individuals balanced by respect for others within fair and inclusive social frameworks.
Lack of oppression
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Framework
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a real or conceptual structure intended to serve as a support or guide for the building of something that expands the structure into something useful
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Force theory
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That the state was born of force
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Frugal
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sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
simple and plain and costing little.
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Federalism
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a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
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Federal government
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a central government of a nation
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Functional relation
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Something or someone operating or operating with something or someone else
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Functional
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relating to the way in which something works or operates.
working or operating.
designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive
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Functional sentences
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sentences that ask questions, give commands, or assert something
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Forum
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a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
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Fume
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gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to
inhale.
emit gas, smoke, or vapor.
feel, show, or express great anger.
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Farcical
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relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.
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Farce
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an absurd event.
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Feint
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Make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight.
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Facade
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the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
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Figure
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a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.
the number of digits in a monetary amount, with each “figure” representing a place value, like thousands, millions, or billions
an amount of money.
arithmetical calculations.
a person’s bodily shape, especially that of a woman and when considered to be attractive.
a person seen indistinctly, especially at a distance.
a representation of a human or animal form in drawing or sculpture
a person of a particular kind, especially one who is important or distinctive in some way
a diagram or illustrative drawing, especially in a book or magazine
represent (something) in a diagram or picture.
a pattern formed by the movements of a group of people, for example in square dancing or synchronized swimming, as part of a longer dance or display.
a short succession of notes producing a single impression.
be a significant and noticeable part of something.
(of a person) play a significant role in a situation or event.
think, consider, or expect to be the case.
(of a recent event or newly discovered fact) be logical and unsurprising.
calculate or work out (an amount or value) arithmetically.
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Form
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the visible shape or configuration of something.
a type or variety of something.
the customary or correct method or procedure; what is usually done
a mold, frame, or block in or on which something is shaped.
a printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted.
the state of an athlete or sports team with regard to their current standard of performance.
bring together parts or combine to create (something).
influence or shape (something abstract).
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Forfeit
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lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
lose or give up (something) as a necessary consequence of something else.
a fine or penalty for wrongdoing or for a breach of the rules in a club or game.
an item of property or a right or privilege lost as a legal penalty.
lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect.
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For the sake of it
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For no reason at all
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Forefather
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a member of the past generations of one’s family or people; an ancestor.
a precursor of a particular movement.
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Fratricidal
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relating to or denoting conflict within a single family or organization.
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Foully
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in a way that is wicked, shameful, unfair, insulting, or extremely unpleasant
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Fed up
annoyed or upset at a situation or treatment.
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Fractal
a curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole. Fractals are useful in modeling structures (such as eroded coastlines or snowflakes) in which similar patterns recur at progressively smaller scales, and in describing partly random or chaotic phenomena such as crystal growth, fluid turbulence, and galaxy formation
relating to or of the nature of a fractal or fractals.
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Fantabulous
excellent; wonderful.
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Forlornness
a feeling of sadness and loneliness that comes from being abandoned or forsaken
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Fashion
a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior.
the production and marketing of new styles of goods, especially clothing and cosmetics.
a manner of doing something.
make into a particular or the required form.
use materials to make into.
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Fallibilism
the principle that propositions concerning empirical knowledge can be accepted even though they cannot be proved with certainty.
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fête/feted
honor or entertain (someone) lavishly.
Honored or entertained lavishly
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Flagged
paved with flat stone slabs.
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Flag
mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way.
draw attention to (something).
(of an official in football, soccer, and other sports) raise or throw a flag to indicate a breach of the rules.
charge (a player) with a penalty by dropping a penalty flag.
provide or decorate with a flag or flags.
register (a vessel) in a specific country, under whose flag it then sails
(of a person) become tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic.
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Fit
of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.
having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently.
suitable and correct according to accepted social standards.
(of a person or thing) having reached such an extreme condition as to be on the point of doing the thing specified.
ready
in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise.
be of the right shape and size for.
try clothing on (someone) in order to make or alter it to the correct size
be of the right size, shape, or number to occupy a particular position or place.
fix or put (something) into place.
provide (something) with a particular component or article.
join or cause to join together to form a whole.
be in agreement or harmony with; match.
(of an attribute, qualification, or skill) make (someone) suitable to fulfill a particular role or undertake a particular task.
the particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits around or into something.
the particular way in which a thing matches something else.
the particular way in which a thing matches something else.
a sudden uncontrollable outbreak of intense emotion, laughter, coughing, or other action or activity.
a sudden attack of convulsions and/or loss of consciousness, typical of epilepsy and some other medical conditions.
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Fling
throw or hurl forcefully.
move or push (something) suddenly or violently.
throw oneself headlong.
wholeheartedly engage in or begin on (an enterprise
put on or take off clothes carelessly or rapidly.
utter (words) forcefully.
go angrily or violently; rush.
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Fathom
a unit of length equal to six feet (approximately 1.8 m), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.
understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
measure the depth of (water).
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Faction
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
a state of conflict within an organization; dissension.
a literary and cinematic genre in which real events are used as a basis for a fictional narrative or dramatization.
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-faction
in nouns of action derived from verbs ending in -fy (such as satisfaction from satisfy ).
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Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
suggestive of guilty nervousness.
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Fiscal year
a year as reckoned for taxing or accounting purposes.
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Foreign affairs
activities of a nation in its relationships with other nations
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Foreign policy
a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
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Furtively
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
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Fulminating
expressing vehement protest.
(of a disease or symptom) having developed suddenly and severely.
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Fulminate
express vehement protest.
explode violently or flash like lightning.
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Fornication
sexual intercourse between people not married to each other.
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Feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
(of a sound) faint.
lacking strength of character.
failing to convince or impress.
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Fiddle
a violin, especially when used to play folk music.
an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying.
a contrivance, such as a raised rim, that prevents things from rolling or sliding off a table in bad weather.
play the fiddle.
play (a tune) on the fiddle.
touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way.
tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.
pass time aimlessly, without doing or achieving anything of substance.
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Faintly
in a faint manner; indistinctly.
slightly
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Fate
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
the inescapable death of a person.
three goddesses who presided over the birth and life of humans. Each person's destiny was thought of as a thread spun, measured, and cut by the three Fates, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.
another term for Norns.
be destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way.
Seal someone’s fate: make it inevitable that something unpleasant will happen to someone.
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Frontispiece
an illustration facing the title page of a book.
the principal face of a building.
a decorated entrance.
a pediment over a door or window.
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Flop
fall, move, or hang in a heavy, loose, and ungainly way.
sit or lie down heavily or suddenly in a specified place, especially when very tired.
rest or sleep in a specified place.
deliberately fall or stumble in order to give the appearance of being fouled by an opponent
(of a performer or show) be completely unsuccessful; fail totally.
a heavy, loose, and ungainly movement, or a sound made by it.
a total failure.
a cheap place to sleep.
-flop: floating-point operations per second (used as a measure of computing power)
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Folly
lack of good sense; foolishness.
a foolish act, idea, or practice.
a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially a tower or mock-Gothic ruin built in a large garden or park.
a theatrical revue with glamorous female performers.
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Feat
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
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Foreplay
sexual activity that precedes intercourse.
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Frail
(of a person) weak and delicate.
easily damaged or broken; fragile or insubstantial.
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Fussy
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please.
full of unnecessary detail or decoration.
showing excessive or anxious concern about detail.
(of a baby or infant) prone to crying or being upset; irritable.
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Fuss
a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
a protest or dispute of a specified degree or kind.
elaborate or complex procedures; trouble or difficulty.
show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.
move around or busy oneself restlessly.
Make a fuss: become angry and complain
Make a fuss over: treat (a person or animal) with excessive attention or affection
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Fade
gradually grow faint and disappear.
lose or cause to lose color or brightness.
(of a flower) lose freshness and wither.
(of a racehorse, runner, etc.) lose strength or drop back, especially after a promising start.
(of a radio signal) gradually lose intensity.
(of a vehicle brake) become temporarily less efficient as a result of frictional heating.
(with reference to film and television images) come or cause to come gradually into or out of view, or to merge into another shot.
(with reference to recorded sound) increase or decrease in volume or merge into another recording.
(of the ball) deviate to the right (or, for a left-handed golfer, the left), typically as a result of spin given to the ball.
(in craps) match the bet of (another player).
the process of becoming less bright.
an act of causing a film or television picture to darken and disappear gradually.
a shot causing the ball to deviate to the right (or, for a left-handed golfer, the left), usually purposely.
a pass thrown so that the ball descends directly over the receiver's shoulder, especially as they veer toward the sideline.
a haircut in which the hair is left long on top of the head but cropped close to the sides and back with the length of hair gradually decreasing
Fade away: gradually grow faint and disappear
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Flit
move swiftly and lightly.
leave one's home or move, typically secretly so as to escape creditors or obligations.
an act of leaving one's home or moving, typically secretly so as to escape creditors or obligations.
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Fender
a guard over a wheel of an automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle
a low metal frame or screen placed on the hearth before an open fireplace
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Flap
(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.
(of something attached at one point or loosely fastened) flutter or wave around.
wave (something) around or at something or someone.
strike or attempt to strike (something) loosely with one's hand, a cloth, or a broad implement, especially to drive it away.
a piece of something thin, such as cloth, paper, or metal, hinged or attached only on one side, that covers an opening or hangs down from something.
a hinged or sliding section of an aircraft wing used to control lift.
a movement of a wing or an arm from side to side or up and down.
a state of agitation; a panic.
a large broad mushroom.
a type of consonant produced by allowing the tip of the tongue to strike the alveolar ridge very briefly.
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Farthing
a former monetary unit and coin of the UK, withdrawn in 1961, equal to a quarter of an old penny.
the least possible amount.
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Failing
a weakness, especially in character; a shortcoming
in default of; in the absence of.
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Fail
be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
be unsuccessful in (an examination, test, or interview).
(of a person or a commodity) be unable to meet the standards set by (a test of quality or eligibility).
judge (someone, especially in an examination) not to have passed.
neglect to do something.
behave in a way contrary to hopes or expectations by not doing something.
used to express a strong belief that something must be the case.
used to indicate that something invariably happens.
desert or let down (someone).
break down; cease to work well.
become weaker or of poorer quality; die away.
(especially of a rain or a crop or supply) be lacking or insufficient when needed or expected.
(of a business or a person) be obliged to cease trading because of lack of funds; become bankrupt.
a grade that is not high enough to pass an examination or test.
Without fail: absolutely predictably; with no exception
Too big to fail: (of a financial organization or other business) so important to the economy of a country that a government or central bank must take measures to prevent it from ceasing to trade or going bankrupt.
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Fallout
radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident and gradually fall back as dust or in precipitation.
airborne substances resulting from an industrial process or accident.
the adverse side effects or results of a situation.
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Fingering
a manner or technique of using the fingers, especially to play a musical instrument.
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Finger
touch or feel (something) with the fingers.
play (a musical instrument) with the fingers, especially in a tentative or casual manner.
inform on (someone) to the police.
identify or choose someone for (a particular purpose).
play (a passage) with a particular sequence of positions of the fingers.
mark (music) with signs showing which fingers are to be used.
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Fatuous
silly and pointless.
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Foolery
silly or foolish behavior.
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Foolish
(of a person or action) lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
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Fraught
(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).
causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
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Fluted
having flutes or grooves; ridged.
(of a garment or part of a garment) having flared or trumpet-shaped frills.
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Flute
a wind instrument made from a tube with holes along it that are stopped by the fingers or keys, held vertically or horizontally so that the player's breath strikes a narrow edge. The modern orchestral form, typically made of metal, is held horizontally and has an elaborate set of keys.
an organ stop with wooden or metal flue pipes producing a similar tone.
an ornamental vertical groove in a column.
a trumpet-shaped frill on a dress or other garment.
a cylindrical groove, as on pastry.
a tall, narrow wine glass.
speak in a melodious way.
play a flute or pipe.
make flutes or grooves in.
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Frame
a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.
a metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses.
a case or border enclosing a mirror or picture.
the rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture.
a boxlike structure of glass or plastic in which seeds or young plants are grown.
a person's body with reference to its size or build.
a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text.
short for frame of reference.
the genre or form of a literary text determining its expected style and content.
an enclosing section of narrative, especially one which foregrounds or comments on the primary narrative of a text.
a structural environment within which a class of words or other linguistic units can be correctly used. For example I — him is a frame for a large class of transitive verbs.
a single complete picture in a series forming a movie, television, or video film.
a single picture in a comic strip.
a graphic panel in a display window, especially in a web browser, which encloses a self-contained section of data and permits multiple independent document viewing.
another term for rack1 (sense 4 of the noun).
a round of play in bowling
an inning in a baseball game.
short for frame-up.
place (a picture or photograph) in a frame.
surround so as to create a sharp or attractive image.
create or formulate (a concept, plan, or system).
form or articulate (words).
produce false evidence against (an innocent person) so that they appear guilty.
erect the framework of a building.
be in the frame: be eligible
be out of the frame: not be eligible
frame of mind: a particular mood that influences one's attitude or behavior
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Frame of reference
a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made.
a system of geometric axes in relation to which measurements of size, position, or motion can be made.
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Febrile
having or showing the symptoms of a fever.
having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy.
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Fancy
elaborate in structure or decoration.
sophisticated or expensive in a way that is intended to impress.
(especially of foodstuffs) of high quality.
(of a flower) of two or more colors.
(of an animal) bred to develop particular points of appearance.
feel a desire or liking for.
find sexually attractive.
have an unduly high opinion of oneself, or of one's ability in a particular area.
imagine; think.
a feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient.
the faculty of imagination.
a thing that one supposes or imagines, typically an unfounded or tentative belief or idea; notion or whim.
(in 16th and 17th century music) a composition for keyboard or strings in free or variation form.
as the fancy takes one: according to one's inclination
strike someone's fancy: appeal to someone
take someone's fancy
appeal to someone
take a fancy to: become fond of, especially without an obvious reason
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Foreshorten
portray or show (an object or view) as closer than it is or as having less depth or distance, as an effect of perspective or the angle of vision
prematurely or dramatically shorten or reduce (something) in time or scale.
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Fabulous
extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.
amazingly good; wonderful
having no basis in reality; mythical.
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Forgery
the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
a forged or copied document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
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Flagrant
(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
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Fallible
capable of making mistakes or being erroneous.
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Feast
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something.
a plentiful supply of something enjoyable, especially for the mind or senses.
an annual religious celebration.
a day dedicated to a particular saint.
eat and drink sumptuously.
eat large quantities of.
give (someone) a plentiful and delicious meal.
feast one's eyes on: gaze at with pleasure
feast or famine: either too much of something or too little
specter at the feast: a person or thing that brings gloom to an otherwise pleasant occasion
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Foretaste
a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead.
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Fierce
having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
(of the weather or temperature) powerful and destructive.
showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity.
fashionable or attractive in a bold or striking way.
something fierce: to a great and almost overwhelming extent
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Forbearance
patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
the action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt.
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Flurry
a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.
a sudden short period of commotion or excitement.
a number of things arriving or happening during the same period.
(especially of snow or leaves) be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind.
(of a person) move quickly in a busy or agitated way.
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Frantically
in a distraught way owing to fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
in a hurried, excited, or disorganized manner.
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Filibuster
An attempt to delay or block a vote on a piece if legislation or a confirmation
act in an obstructive manner in a legislature, especially by speaking at inordinate length.
obstruct (a measure) by filibustering.
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Feign
pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
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Fuckwit
a stupid or contemptible person (often used as a general term of abuse).
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Focalize
focus (something).
(in literary theory) provide an internal focus for (a text).
confine (a disease or infection) to a particular site in the body.
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Flayer
a person or thing that strips off skin or a thin outer layer of something. It can also be a tool used for this purpose.
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Fraternize
associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to.
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Fanaticism
the quality of being fanatical.
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Fanatical
filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
obsessively concerned with something
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Forge
make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it.
create (a relationship or new conditions).
produce a copy or imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work or art) for the purpose of deception.
a blacksmith's workshop; a smithy.
a furnace or hearth for melting or refining metal.
a workshop or factory containing a furnace for refining metal.
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Forge (2)
move forward gradually or steadily.
forge ahead: take the lead or make good progress
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Fluke
an unexpected stroke of good luck
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Finagle
obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means.
act in a devious or dishonest manner.
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Facet
ˈfasət
one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem
a particular aspect or feature of something.
any of the individual units (ommatidia) that make up the compound eye of an insect or crustacean
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Fender bender
a minor collision between motor vehicles.
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Frenetic
fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.
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Forked
having a divided or pronged end or branches; bifurcated.
with forked tongue — untruthfully; deceitfully
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Fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
(of a woman or women) capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth.
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Fecundity
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility.
the ability to produce many new ideas.
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Frightfulness
the quality or state of being very alarming, distressing, or horrifying, or the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay
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Foundational
denoting an underlying basis or principle; fundamental.
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Fantastical
imaginary or unreal, often described as strange, weird, or fanciful
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Free thinker
a person who rejects accepted opinions, especially those concerning religious belief.
