Alphabetic F

verb

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Bad / Mistake

audio

flub - To fail or make a mistake

The outfielder flubbed the catch when the baseball flew past him.

noun

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Other / Fast

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

foist - To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.

Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

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flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

adjective

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Good / Good

audio

fabulous - Amazingly good; wonderful

The rising sun created a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower.

noun

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Bad / Nervous

audio

frenzy - Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation

Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

fib - Tell an unimportant lie

Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

audio

flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.

noun

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Good / Strong

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fitness - The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition

He goes to the gym daily to maintain his fitness and energy levels.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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feasible - Reasonable or likely to work effectively.

Launching the new app by next month is feasible if we stick to the schedule.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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fury - Wild or violent anger

When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.

noun

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Other / Inward

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fop - A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy

The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.