Word List F

Question 1

Fabricate (v.)

Answer 1

Build; lie. If we fabricate the buildings in this project out of standardized sections, we can reduce construction costs considerably. Because of Jack’s tendency to fabricate, Jill had trouble believing a word he said.

Question 2

Façade (n.)

Answer 2

front (of building); superficial or false appearance. The ornate façade of the church was often photographed by tourists, who never bothered to walk around the building to view its other sides. Cher’s outward show of confidence was just a façade she assumed to hide her insecurity.

Question 3

Facet (n.)

Answer 3

Small plane surface (of a gem); a side. The stonecutter decided to improve the rough diamond by providing it with several facets.

Question 4

Facetious (adj.)

Answer 4

Joking (often inappropriately); humorous. I’m serious about this project; I don’t need any facetious, smart-alecky cracks about do-good little rich girls.

Question 5

Facile (adj.)

Answer 5

Easily accomplished; ready or fluent; superficial. Words came easily to Jonathan: he was a facile speaker and prided himself on being ready to make a speech at a moment’s notice.