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Bad / Steal

finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

flareup - A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.

There was a flareup of violence during the protest.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

flop - A failure

When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.

noun

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Other / Light

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flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.

noun

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Other / Entice

flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.

adjective

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Other / Surprise

flabbergasted - To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly

Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.

verb

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Good / Friendly

flatter - To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.

verb

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Good / Flexible

flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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flaky - Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior, especially in keeping commitments.

He’s kind of flaky—he said he’d meet us, but we waited and waited, and he never showed up.

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Good / Beautiful

flamboyant - (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

David Bowie was known for his eye-catching flamboyant costumes as much as his brilliant music.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

fink - An unpleasant or contemptible person

Randall was the fink of the office who everyone tried to avoid.

noun

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Good / Smart

finesse - Intricate and refined delicacy

Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.