Select Letter1
build; lie
Because of the child's tendency to fabricate, we had trouble believing her.
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front of the building
The facade of the church had often been photographed by tourists because it was more interesting thanthe rear.
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front or face (of building); superficial or false appearance
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small plane surface (of a gem); a side
The stonecutter decided to improve the rough diamond by providing it with several facets.
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humorous; jocular
Your facetious remarks are not appropriate at this serious moment.
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easy; expert
Because he was a facile speaker, he never refused a request to address an organization.
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make less difficult
He tried to facilitate repayment of the loan by getting a part-time job.
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copy
Many museums sell facsimilies of the works of art on display.
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party; clique; dissension
The quarrels and bickering of the two small factions within the club disturbed the majority of themembers.
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inclined to form factions; causing dissension.
Your statement is factious and will upset the harmony that now exists.
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artificial; produced artificially; sham; false; Ex. factitious tears
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artificial; sham
Hollywood actresses often create factitious tears by using glycerine.
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handyman; person who does all kinds of work
Although we had hired him as a messenger, we soon began to use him as a general factotum around theoffice.
15
mental or bodily powers; teaching staff
As he grew old, he feared he might lose his faculties and become useless to his employer.
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not genuine; N: one that is not genuine; impostor; sham; V: counterfeit; Ex. fake the results of the experiment/the signature
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misleading
Your reasoning must be fallacious because it leads to a ridiculous answer.
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liable to err
I know I am fallible, but I feel confident that I am right this time.
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plowed but sowed; uncultivated
Farmers have learned that it is advisable to permit land to le fallow every few years.
20
make (something written) false by changing
21
hesitate
When told to dive off the high board, she did not falter, but proceeded at once.
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excessive zeal
The leader of the group was held responsible even though he could not control the fanaticism of hisfollowers.
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imagined; unreal
You are resenting fancied insults. No one has ever said such things about you.
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breeder or dealer of animals
The dog fancier exhibited her prize collie at the annual Kennel Club show.
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whimsical; visionary
This is a fanciful scheme because it does not consider the facts.
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imagination (of a whimsical or fantastic nature); capricious liking; V: imagine; be fond of; ADJ. decorative; elaborate
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call by bugles or trumpets; showy display
The exposition was opened with fanfare of trumpets and the firing of cannon.
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unreal; grotesque; whimsical
Your fears are fantastic because no such animal as you have described exists.
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too improbable to be believed; implausible; Ex. far-fetched story
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broad comedy; mockery
Nothing went right; the entire interview degenerated into a farce.
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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difficult to please; squeamish
The waitresses disliked serving him dinner because of his very fastidious taste.
33
belief that events are determined by forces beyond one's control
With fatalism, he accepted the hardships that beset him.
34
comprehend; investigate
I find his motives impossible to fathom.
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too deep to be measured or understood; unfathomable
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foolish; inane
He is far too intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.
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animals of a period or region
The scientist could visualize the fauna of the period by examining the skeletal remains and the fossils.
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display of partiality toward a favored person
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courting favor by cringing and flattering
She was constantly surrounded by a group of fawning admirers who had hoped to win some favor.
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disconcert; dismay
No crisis could faze the resourceful hotel manager.
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practical
This is an entirely feasible proposal. I suggest we adopt it.
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distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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feverish
In his febrile condition, he was subject to nightmares and hallucinations.
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feeble, ineffective; unthinking, irresponsible
Einstein was noted for his extraordinary inspirations; on the other hand, he was noted for being feckless inhis daily chores.
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fertility; fruitfulness
The fecundity of his mind is illustrated by the many vivid images in his poems.
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deficient in intelligence; very stupid
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pretend
Lady Macbeth feigned illness in the courtyard although she was actually healthy.
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trick; shift; sham blow
The boxer was fooled by his opponent's feint and dropped his guard.
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apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
He was famous for his felicitous remarks and was called upon to serve as master-of-ceremonies at manybanquet.
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happines; appropriateness (of a remark, choice, etc.)
She wrote a note to the newlyweds wishing them great felicity in their wedded life.
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of a member of the cat family; N.
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cruel; deadly
The newspapers told of the tragic spread of the fell disease
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person convicted of a grave crime
A convicted felon loses the right to vote
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(of an animal) not domestic; wild
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agitation; commotion
With the breakup of the Soviet Union, much of Eastern Europe was in a state of ferment.
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chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation
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fierce; violent; N. ferocity
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drive or hunt out of hiding
She was ferreted out their secret.
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producing many young, fruits, or seeds; (of land) producing good crops; V. fertilize
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ardent; hot
She felt that the fervent praise was excessive and somewhat undeserved.
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ardent
Her fervid enthusiasm inspired all of us to undertake the dangerous mission.
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glowing ardor
Their kiss was full of the fervor of first love.
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generate pus
When her finger began to fester, the doctor lanced it and removed the splinter that had caused the pus toform.
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rankle, produce irritation or resentment
Joe's insult festered in Anne's mind for days, and made her too angry to speak to him.
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joyous; celebratory
Their wedding in the park was a festive occasion.
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honor at a festival
The returning hero was feted at a community supper and dance.
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honor at a festival; celebrate or honor with a feast; N. (outdoor) festival or feast; CF. feast
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malodorous
The neglected wound became fetid.
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object believed to have spiritual powers; object of excessive attention or reverence; CF. fetishism
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shackle
The prisoner was fettered to the wall.
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bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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total failure
Our ambitious venture ended in a fiasco and we were forced to flee.
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command
I cannot accept government by fiat; I feel that I must be consulted.
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changeable; faithless
He discovered his supposedly faithful girlfriend was fickle
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imaginary
Although this book purports to be a biography of George Washington, many of the incidents are fictitious.
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loyalty
A dog's fidelity to its owner is one of the reasons why that animal is a favorite household pet.
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invention; imaginary thing
That incident never took place; it is a figment of your imagination.
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not literal, but metaphorical; using a figure of speech
"To lose one's marbles" is a figurative expression; if you're told Jack has lost his marbles, no one expectsyou to rush out to buy him a replacement set.
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written symbols; number; amount represented in numbers; outline or silhouette of a thing or human body; person (well-known); impression; diagram; pattern; group in a dance; Ex. figure of speech; V. calculate with numbers; adorn with figures; app
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small ornamental statuette
In the Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade was hired to trace the missing figurine of a black bird.
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steal
The boys filched apples from the fruit stand.
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pertaining to a son or daughter
Many children forget their filial obligations and disregard the wishes of their parents.
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block legislation by making long speeches
Even though we disapproved of Senator Foghorn's political goals, we were impressed by his ability tofilibuster endlessly to keep an issue from coming to a vote.
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delicate, lacelike metalwork
The pendant with gold filigree that she wore round her neck trembled with each breath she took.
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particle removed by a file
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dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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conclusion
It is not until we reach the finale of this play that we can understand the author's message.
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beautiful clothes for a special occasion
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delicate skill
The finesse and adroitness of the surgeon impressed the observers in the operating room.
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too particular; fussy
The old lady was finicky about her food and ate very little.
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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limited
It is difficult for humanity with its finite existence to grasp the infinite.
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hothead; troublemaker
The police triedto keep track of all the local firebrands when the President came to town.
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crevice
The mountain climbers secured footholds in tiny fissures in the rock.
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sudden outburst of an illness or feeling; convulsion caused by epilepsy
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spasmodic; intermittent
After several fitful attempts, he decided to postpone the start of the project until he felt more energetic.
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flabby
His sedentary life had left him with flaccid muscles.
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droop; grow feeble
When the opposing hockey team scored its third goal only minutes into the first period, the home team'sspirits flagged.
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conspicuously wicked
We cannot condone such flagrant violations of the rules.
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thresh grain by hand; strike or slap; toss about
In medieval times, warriors flailed their foe with a metal ball attached to a handle.
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talent
She has an uncanny flair for discovering new artists before the public has become aware of their existence.
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ornate
Modern architecture has discarded the flamboyant trimming on buildings and emphasizes simplicity of line.
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showy; gaudy; giving a momentary brilliance
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display ostentatiously
She is not the one of those actresses who flaunt their physical charms; she can act.
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strip off skin; plunder
The criminal was condemned to be flayed alive.
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spot
Her cheeks flecked with tears, were testimony to the hours of weeping.
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inexperienced
While it is necessary to provide these fledgling poets with an opportunity to present their work, it is notessential that we admire everything they write.
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inexperienced; N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly; inexperienced person
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wool coat of a sheep
They shear sheep of their fleece, which they then comb into separate strands of wool.
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rob; plunder
The tricksters fleeced him of his inheritance.
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fast; rapid; N. ADJ. fleeting: passing quickly; ephemeral
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light stroke as with a whip
The horse needed no encouragement; only one flick of the whip was all the jockey had to apply to get theanimal to run at top speed.
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burn unsteadily or fitfully; move waveringly; N: flickering movement or light; brief sensation; Ex. flicker of excitement
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(esp. of a woman's behavior) capricious; often changing, esp. from one lover to another; impulsive
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hesitate; shrink
He did not flinch in the face of danger but fought back bravely.
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send (something) spinning, often into the air, by striking with a light quick blow; turn over; Ex. flip over
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trifling gaiety
Your flippancy at this serious moment is offensive.
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lacking proper seriousness; Ex. flippant remarks about death; N. flippancy
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behave in a way that attracts (sexual) attention; deal triflingly with; N: one (or woman) given to flirting; ADJ. flirtatious
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fly; dart lightly; pass swiftly by
Like a bee flitting from flower to flower, Rose flitted from one boyfriend to the next.
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mass of floating ice
The ship made slow progress as it battered its way through the ice floes.
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plants of a region or era
Because she was a botanist, she spent most of her time studying the flora of the desert.
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condition or period of flowering
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flowery; ruddy
His complexion was even more florid than usual because of his anger.
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drifting wreckage
Beachcombers eke out a living by salvaging the flotsam and jetsam of the sea.
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struggle and thrash about; proceed clumsily or falter (as in water, mud, snow, etc.); proceed in confusion
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grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures
The orange trees flourished in the sun.
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reject; mock
The headstrong youth flouted all authority; he refused to be curbed.
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full of flowers; full of ornate expressions
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waver; shift; rise and fall as if in waves; change or vary irregularly
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wavering
Meteorologists watch the fluctuations of the barometer in order to predict the weather.
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smoothness of speech
He spoke French with fluency and ease.
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unlikely occurrence; stroke of fortune
When Douglass defeated Tyson for the heavyweight championship, some sportscasters dismissed hisvictory as a fluke.
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redden; blush; flow suddenly and abundantly; wash out by a rapid brief flow of water; N: reddish tinge; blush; brief rush; rush of strong feeling; Ex. flush of pride; ADJ: having surfaces in the same plane; even; blushing
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confuse
The teacher's sudden question flustered him and he stammered his reply.
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having vertical parallel grooves (as in a pillar)
All that remained of the ancient building were the fluted columns.
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(of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N.
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flowing; series of changes
While conditions are in such a state of flux, I do not wish to commit myself too deeply in this affair.
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coarse food for cattle, horses etc.
One of Nancy's chores ar the ranch was to put fresh supplies of fodder in the horses' stalls.
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weakness; slight fault
We can overlook the foibles of our friends; no one is perfect.
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contrast
In "Star Wars," dark, evil Darth Vader is a perfect foil for fair-haired, naive Luke Skywalker.
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defeat; frustrate
In the end, Skywalker is able to foil Vader's diabolical schemes.
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insert improperly; palm off
I will not permit you to foist such ridiculous ideas upon the membership of this group.
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masses of leaves
Every autumn before the leaves fell he promised himself he would drive though the New England toadmire the colorful fall foliage.
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stir up; instigate
This report will foment disssension in the club.
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rash
Don't be foolhardy. Get the advice of experienced people before undertaking this venture.
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vain about dress and appearance
He tried to imitate the foppish manner of the young men of the court.
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raid
The company staged a midnight foray against the enemy outpost.
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patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison
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patience
We must use forbearance in dealing with him because he is still weak from his illness.
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place where a river can be crossed on foot
Rather than risk using the shaky rope bridge, David walked a half-mile downstream until he came to theneartest ford.
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ancestors
Reverence for one's forebears (sometimes referred to as ancestor worship) plays an important part in manyOriental cultures.
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premonition of evil
Caeser ridiculed his wife's foreboding about the Ides of March.
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suitable to debate or courts of law
In her best forensic manner, the lawyer addressed the jury.
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predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another
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give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure
In retrospect, political analysts realized that Yeltsin's defiance of the attempted coup foreshadowed hisemergence as the dominant figure of the new Russian republic.
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ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
A wise investor, she had the foresight to buy land just before the current real estate boom.
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prevent by taking action in advance
By setting up a prenuptial agreement, the prospective bride and groom hoped to forestall any potentialarguments about money in the event of a divorce.
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something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
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counterfeit; reproduce fraudulently; form by heating in a forge and hammering into shape; move with a sudden increase of speed or power; Ex. forged ahead in the last two years; N: furnace where metals are heated
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give up; do without
Determined to lose weight for the summer, Ida decided to forgo dessert until she could fit into a size eightagain.
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sad and lonely; wretched; desolate
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adherence to established rules or procedures
Signing this petition is a mere formality; it does not obligate you in any way.
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menacing; threatening
We must not treat the battle lightly for we are facing a formidable foe.
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desert; abandon; renounce
No one expected Foster to forsake his wife and children and run off with another woman.
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renounce; abandon
The captured knight could escape death only if he agreed to forswear Christianity and embrace Islam as theone true faith.
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strong point or special talent
I am not eager to play this rather seious role, for my forte is comedy.
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happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming.
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straightforward; direct; frank
I prefer Jill's forthright approach to Jack's tendency to beat around the bush.
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bravery; courage
He was awarded the medal for his fortitude in the battle.
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accidental; by chance
There is no connection between these two events; their timing is entirely fortuitous.
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public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law
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rear; encourage
According to the legend, Romulus and Remus were fostered by a she-wolf that raised the abandonedinfants as her own.
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very bad or disagreeable; very dirty; Ex. foul smell/flavor/temper/language/air/deed/weather/means; N. act against the rules; V. make or become foul; commit a foul
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fail completely; sink
After hitting the submerged iceberg, the Titanic started taking in water rapidly and soon foundered.
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person who establishes (an organization, business)
Among those drowned when the Titanic sank was the founder of the Abraham & Straus chain.
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brawl; melee
The military police stopped the fracas in the bar and arrested the belligerents.
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unruly
The fractious horse unseated its rider.
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weakness
The doctor prescribed vitamin and mineral supplements for the sick old woman because of her frailty.
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right granted by authority
The city issued a franchise to the company to operate surface transit lines on the streets for ninety-nineyears.
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wild
At the time of the collision, many people became frantic with fear.
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cheating; deceitful
The government seeks to prevent fraudulent and misleading advertising.
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filled
Since this enterprise is fraught with danger, I will ask for volunteers who are willing to assume the risks.
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brawl
The three musketeers were in the thick of fray.
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pirate or plunderer who makes war in order to grow rich
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frenzied; frantic
His frenetic activities convinced us that he had no organized plan of operation.
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madly excited
As soon as they smelled smoke, the frenzied animals milled about in their cages.
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painting in plaste (usually fresh)
The cathedral is visited by many tourists who wish to admire the frescoes by Glotto.
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to be annonyed or vexed
To fret over your poor grades is foolish; instead, decide to work harder in the future.
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clash in opinion; rubbing against
At this time when harmony is essential, we cannot afford to have any friction in our group.
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ornamental band on a wall
The frieze of the church was adorned with sculpture.
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intensely cold
Alaska is in the frigid zone.
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decorative edge of hanging threads; edge
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move about playfully; froric; ADJ. frisky: playful
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waste
He could not apply himself to any task and frittered away his time in idle conversation.
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lacking in seriousness; self-indulgently carefree; relatively unimportant
Though Nancy enjoyed Bill's frivolous, lighthearted companionship, she sometimes wondered whether hecould ever be serious.
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long loose garment (worn by monks)
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play and jump about happily; frisk; Ex. frolicking young lambs
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prankish; gay
The frolicsome puppy tried to lick the face of its master.
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fern leaf; palm or banana leaf
After the storm the beach was littered with the fronds of palm trees.
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bear fruit
This peach tree should fructify in three years.
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thrift; economy
In these economically difficult days businesses must practice frugality or risk bankruptcy.
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producing results; profitable; prolific; producing in abundance
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bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization
This building marks the fruition of all our aspirations and years of hard work.
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thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose
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make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused
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fleeting or transitory; roving
The film brought a few fugitive images to her mind, but on the whole it made no lasting impression uponher.
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support on which a lever rests
If we use this stone as a fulcrum and the crowbar as a lever, we may be able to move this boulder.
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thunder; explode
The people against whom she fulminated were innocent of any wrongdoing.
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disgustingly excessive
His fulsome praise of the dictator annoyed his listeners.
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move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N.
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made for practical use only (without decoration); functioning; Ex. functional modern furniture; CF. functionalism
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official
As his case was transferred from one functionary to another, he began to despair of ever reaching asettlement.
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basic; primary; essential
The committee discussed all sorts of side issues without ever getting down to addressing the fundamentalproblem.
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sad; solemn
I fail to understand why there is such a funereal atmosphere; we have lost a battle, not a war.
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frenzy; great excitement
The story of her embezzlement of the funds created a furor on the stock exchange.
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long shallow trench made by a plow; deep wrinkle in the skin; V.
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stealthy; sneaky
The boy gave a furtive look at his classmate's test paper.
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simultaneous firing or outburs (of missiles, questions, etc.)
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture concludes with a thunderous fusilade of cannon fire.
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simultaneous firing or outburst (of missiles, questions, etc.)
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union; coalition
The opponents of the political party in power organized a fusion of disgruntled groups and became animportant element in the election.
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trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
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fastidious; finicky; easily upset
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ineffective; fruitless
Why waste your time on futile pursuits?
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