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FICKLE

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Lacking constancy, changeable.

Synonyms: erratic, capricious
Example: The fickle Benjo had a new best friend every month

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FACADE

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False or superficial appearance.

Synonyms: mask, deceit
Example: Emily’s smile is just a facade masking her broken heart

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FIDELITY

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State of being faithful.

Synonyms: loyalty, devotion
Example: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity

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FLAGRANT

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Noticeably offensive.

Synonym: glaring, outrageous
Example: The executive was fires for is flagrant abuse of the company expense account

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FLAUNT

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To display showily.

Synonym: parade, brandish
Example: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the “A” marked on her test paper.

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FLOURISH

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To make bold, sweeping gestures.

Synonym: brandish, wave
Example: the fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage

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FOIL

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One that enhances or underscores by contrast.

Synonym: complement
Example: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet

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FRUGAL

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Thrifty, cheap

Synonym: sparing, provident
Example: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale

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FUTILE

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Without purpose, completely ineffective.

Synonym: hopeless, vain
Example: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind

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