F Flashcards
FICKLE
Lacking constancy, changeable.
Synonyms: erratic, capricious
Example: The fickle Benjo had a new best friend every month
FACADE
False or superficial appearance.
Synonyms: mask, deceit
Example: Emily’s smile is just a facade masking her broken heart
FIDELITY
State of being faithful.
Synonyms: loyalty, devotion
Example: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity
FLAGRANT
Noticeably offensive.
Synonym: glaring, outrageous
Example: The executive was fires for is flagrant abuse of the company expense account
FLAUNT
To display showily.
Synonym: parade, brandish
Example: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the “A” marked on her test paper.
FLOURISH
To make bold, sweeping gestures.
Synonym: brandish, wave
Example: the fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage
FOIL
One that enhances or underscores by contrast.
Synonym: complement
Example: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet
FRUGAL
Thrifty, cheap
Synonym: sparing, provident
Example: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale
FUTILE
Without purpose, completely ineffective.
Synonym: hopeless, vain
Example: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind