F words Flashcards
facile
effortless; or (esp. of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
facilitate
to make easier
faff
Spend time in ineffectual activity.
fallow
inactive, not in use
fastidious
fussy, finicky
felicity
intense happiness; or the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts.
femme fatale
an attractive and seductive woman, esp. one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her.
fertile
able to produce or sustain growth, arable
fervor
intense emotion
fetid
foul-smelling, stinky
fetter
to bind, restrain
filibuster
an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.
filtration
The action or process of filtering something
fitful
irregular; inconsistent
fjord
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley.
flagrant
obvious, blatant, conspicuous, obtrusive
flan
A baked dish consisting of an open-topped pastry case with a savory or sweet filling; or a metal disk from which coins are produced.
florid
elaborately decorated; flowery
flourish
to grow quickly, prosper, burgeon, proliferate
foofaraw
A great deal of fuss or attention given to a minor manor.
forlorn
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
forthright
Direct and outspoken
fortuitous
happening by accident or chance rather than design.
frolicsome
lively and playful.
frugal
not spend freely, cheap
fuddle
confuse or stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
fuliginous
sooty; dusky.
fulminate
express vehement protest.
fulsome
(Of a quantity) abundant or; complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.
funambulist
a tightrope walker.
furtive
secretive, stealthy
