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Fallacy

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An error in reasoning

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Familial

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Relating to the family

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Fathom

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To come to understand the meaning of something or a measure of distance equal to six feet

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Fatuous

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Foolish or delusive; smug

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Feckless

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Lacking in purpose; careless

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Feign

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To fabricate or deceive

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Feint

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A deceptive, diversionary action or to make a deceptive show of

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Fidelity

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Faithfulness or allegiance; often used to denote faithfulness in a romantic relationship, or faithfulness to a particular religion

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Florid

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Flushed with color; ornate

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Foil

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To keep from being successful

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Foment

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To incite or agitate

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Forage

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To search for food or provisions

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Formidable

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Capable of arousing fear or awe

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Fortuitous

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Happening by accident or chance

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Forum

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A public meeting place; a medium for open discussion

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Fracas

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A noisy fight; a brawl