F and G Lists Vocabulary

Question 1

a fabulous euphemism for liar

Answer 1

fabulist

Question 2

unnaturally or artificially high-pitched voice or register, esp. in a man

Answer 2

falsetto

Question 3

foolish or insane, esp. in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly

Answer 3

fatuous

Question 4

ineffective; incomplete; futile; having no sense of responsibility, indifferent; lazy

Answer 4

feckless

Question 5

producing or capable of producing offspring, fruit; productive and creative intellectually

Answer 5

fecund/fecundity

Question 6

well-suited for the occasion, appropriate

Answer 6

felicitous

Question 7

severe criticism, disapproval

Answer 7

flak

Question 8

poppycock, balderdash, and the like; 3 magnificent words for rubbish, nonsense, empty, or meaningless talk

Answer 8

flapdoodle

Question 9

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Answer 9

flippant

Question 10

flowery, excessively ornate; showy, obsolete, elaborate

Answer 10

florid

Question 11

causing trouble; difficult to control as a group; childishly misbehaving

Answer 11

fractious

Question 12

sudden, passing sensation of excitement

Answer 12

frisson

Question 13

offensive to good taste, esp. as being excessive, overdone, or gross; disgusting, sickening, repulsive

Answer 13

fulsome

Question 14

pretentious writing or speech

Answer 14

fustian

Question 15

a particular wooden component in the structure of a ship

Answer 15

futtock

Question 16

a social blunder; tactless remark

Answer 16

gaffe

Question 17

milk-drinking

Answer 17

gallactophagous

Question 18

trousers, pants, breeches

Answer 18

galligaskins

Question 19

a confused jumble or medley of things

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gallimaufry

Question 20

to stimulate or excite by electric current

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galvanize

Question 21

complete range/scope of something

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gamut

Question 22

geniality; friendliness; coziness

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gemütlichkeit

Question 23

have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; (n.:) an angry or sullen look

Answer 23

glower

Question 24

one who stares for hours at anything out of the ordinary

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gonzoogler

Question 25

extravagantly colorful, pompous; use of grand expression instead of common one

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grandiloquism

Question 26

uncalled for, lacking good reason, given free of charge

Answer 26

gratuitous

Question 27

one who stands around while others eat, in the hope that he/she will be invited to join in

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groak