Vocabulary List 13 Flashcards
Flux
N.
Flowing; series of changes
Foible
N.
Weakness; slight fault
Foist
V.
Insert improperly; palm off
Foment
V.
Stir up; instigate
Foolhardy
Adj.
Rash
Foppish
Adj.
Vain about dress and appearance
Foray
N.
Raid
Forbearance
N.
Patience
Foreboding
N.
Premonition of evil
Forensic
Adj.
Suitable to debate or courts of law
Formality
N.
Adherence to establish rules or procedures
Formidable
Adj.
Menacing; threatening
Forte
N.
Strong point or special talent
Fortitude
N.
Bravery; courage
Fortuitous
Adj.
Accidental; by chance
Foster
V.
Rear; encourage
Fractious
Adj.
Unruly
Frailty
N.
Weakness
Franchise
N.
Right granted by authority
Frantic
Adj.
Wild
Fraudulent
Adj.
Cheating; deceitful
Fraught
Adj.
Filled
Fray
N.
Brawl
Freebooter
N.
Buccaneer
Frenetic
Adj.
Frenzied; frantic
Frenzied
Adj.
Madly excited
Fresco
N.
Painting on plaster (usually fresh)
Freshet
N.
Sudden flood
Fret
V.
To be annoyed or vexed
Friction
N.
Clash in opinion; rubbing against
Frieze
N.
Ornamental band on a wall
Frigid
Adj.
Intensely cold
Fritter
V.
Waste