Vocab 10

Question 1

Facet

Answer 1

an aspect, a distinct feature, or element in a problem

EXAMPLE: I find it best to focus on all facets of the English classroom: vocabulary, writing, grammar, and literature.

Question 2

Facetious

Answer 2

If someone is being facetious they’re being playful with an edge.

EXAMPLE: A knock-knock joke isn’t facetious, but if you call it the most advanced form of comedy, you’re probably being facetious; cleverly amusing in tone; being funny. I am looked upon as highly facetious at night, for I crack jokes with everybody near me until we fall asleep.

Question 3

Fallacy

Answer 3

A fallacy is a misleading argument or belief based on a falsehood; illogical reasoning

EXAMPLE: His entire argument was based on a fallacy; he couldn’t support the claim because it was flawed and simply could not be substantiated with the text.

Question 4

Fastidious

Answer 4

giving careful attention to detail (too much); hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

EXAMPLE: Fastidious in everything that she does, Katie can be quite difficult to work with because no matter what anyone produces, she is never satisfied.

Question 5

Fervent

Answer 5

characterized by intense emotion; passionate

EXAMPLE: The fervent fans celebrated in the biting cold when their team advanced to the championship game.