F words Flashcards
(31 cards)
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.
