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TermDefinition
fiascoa complete failure
ficklelikely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant
filchTo steal slyly, especially small things
finessea) skill, delicacy, or subtlety in doing something or handling a situation b) to accomplish by subtle or skillful maneuvering.
flagrantextremely and deliberately conspicuous; glaring
flauntTo show off in a conspicuous or offensive way.
floutTo treat openly with scorn or contempt.
fluctuateTo change continually from one position to another
foibleA minor, often amusing, fault or weakness in character.
forestallTo secure an advantage or prevent a loss by previous action
formidablea) arousing fear or admiration because of the unusual size or superiority of the thing involved b) difficult to do because of the size of the job involved
fortuitousOccurring by chance or accident.
frugala) thrifty or economical in the use of money. b) involving little expense; meager
fulsomeExcessive and, for that reason, offensive to good taste and obviously insincere.
futileIncapable of producing the desired result; unsuccessful or ineffective.
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Terms 15
Creator xoKMo
Created October 4, 2007
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Subjects vocabulary, vocab, sadlieroxford, sadlier, oxford, finals, enriched, building, an
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  1. futile Incapable of producing the desired result; unsuccessful or ineffective. - 20 misses
  2. fortuitous Occurring by chance or accident. - 18 misses
  3. flagrant extremely and deliberately conspicuous; glaring - 17 misses
  4. fickle likely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant - 17 misses
  5. fulsome Excessive and, for that reason, offensive to good taste and obviously insincere. - 13 misses
  6. flout To treat openly with scorn or contempt. - 12 misses
  7. formidable a) arousing fear or admiration because of the unusual size or superiority of the thing involved b) difficult to do because of the size of the job involved - 4 misses