Alphabetic F

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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flimsy - Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged

With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

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fumes - Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions.

The car was releasing thick fumes from the exhaust pipe, and we could smell them in the car, making the air difficult to breathe.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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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.

adjective

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Bad / Old

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fusty - Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy

The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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fashionable - Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.

In the 60's it was fashionable to wear bell-bottom jeans and have long hair.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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façade - A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.

Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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fidgety - Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.

At first the criminal appeared confident under questioning, but as the hours passed, he started losing his cool and became fidgety.

verb

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Good / Happy

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frolic - To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.

On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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fertile - Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.

The valley was known for its fertile soil, perfect for growing vegetables.

verb

10 of 174

Good / Love

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fondle - To stroke or caress in a loving way.

Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.

verb

See noun

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Good / Smart

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finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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fester - For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.