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Question 1

Facilitate

Answer 1

v. to aid the progress of

In grad school, advisors facilitate students’ research and offer constructive criticism.

Question 2

Feasibility

Answer 2

n. the practicality or possibility of something

The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she’d have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.

Question 3

Ferocity

Answer 3

n. viciousness, violence

The lion is just one wild animal known for its ferocity.

Question 4

Fiscal

Answer 4

adj. related to (government) money

Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.

Question 5

Flourish

Answer 5

v. to prosper, grow, or make fast progress

After one year, the tiny plants had flourished into a breathtaking garden.

Question 6

Fluctuate

Answer 6

v. to be unstable; to rise and fall

Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.

Question 7

Foment

Answer 7

v. to stir up

The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

Question 8

Foreseeable

Answer 8

adj. capable of being predicted or anticipated

I can’t imagine aliens visiting us in the foreseeable future.

Question 9

Frankly

Answer 9

adv. directly, clearly

I frankly don’t see the point in learning to drive.

Question 10

Freewheeling

Answer 10

adj. carefree

His freewheeling attitude often got him in trouble at work.

Question 11

Fundamental

Answer 11

adj. the most essential or most basic part

A thesis is arguably the most fundamental part of an essay.

Question 12

Feat

Answer 12

noun
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
“the new printing presses were considerable feats of engineering”

Question 13

Fortitude

Answer 13

Definition of fortitude

1: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage