Vocabulary: F-words

Question 1

farce
[fahrs]

Answer 1

foolish show; mockery; a ridiculous sham.

Question 2

Facile

Answer 2

(of theory or argument) Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue: having superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach
2.easily achieved; effortless

Question 3

fa·ce·tious
[fuh-see-shuh s]

Answer 3

1.
not meant to be taken seriously or literally a facetious remark
2.
amusing humorous
3.
lacking serious intent concerned with something nonessential amusing or frivolous a facetious person

Question 4

faux pas

Answer 4

A slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion. …

Question 5

Finesse

Answer 5

1.
extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.
2.
skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation; adroit and artful management: exceptional diplomatic finesse.

Question 6

Flippant

Answer 6

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Question 7

fic·ti·tious
[fik-tish-uh s]
Fictitious

Answer 7

Not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated.
of, pertaining to, or consisting of fiction; imaginatively produced or set forth; created by the imagination: a fictitious hero.

Question 8

Frivolous

Answer 8

characterized by lack of serious purpose or value:frivolous conduct.Carefree

Question 9

Ferment

Answer 9

Incite or stir up. Fester and develop into something worse

Question 10

Finicky

Answer 10

Fussy about one’s needs or requirements.
excessively particular or difficult to please; fussy.

Question 11

fas·tid·i·ous
[fa-stid-ee-uh s, fuh-]

Answer 11

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
1.
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
2.
requiring or characterized by excessive care or delicacy; painstaking.

Question 12

fe·lic·i·ty
[fi-lis-i-tee]

Answer 12

1.
the state of being happy, especially in a high degree; bliss: marital felicity.

Question 13

Frugal

Answer 13

1.
economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: a frugal manager.
2.
entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal.
Example sentences

Question 14

Flagrant

Answer 14

(Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offense.

Question 15

fo·ment
[foh-ment]

Answer 15

to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of: to foment trouble; to foment discontent.

Question 16

fac·sim·i·le
[fak-sim-uh-lee]

Answer 16

an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.