forsake | v. (fml ) give (sth) up; renounce |
forswear | v. (promise to) give up (sth); renounce |
forte | n. thing that sb does particularly well; strong point |
forthcoming | adj. about to happen or appear in the near future |
forthright | adj. clear and honest in manner and speech; straightforward |
fortitude | n. courage, endurance and self-control in facing pain, danger or difficulty |
fortuitous | adj. happening by chance or coincidence |
forum | n. place where important public issues can be discussed |
forward | adj. directed or moving towards the front |
foster | v. help the growth or development of (sth); encourage or promote |
foul | adj. having a bad smell or taste; dirty and disgusting |
founder | n. person who founds or establishes sth |
fracas | n. (usu sing)noisy quarrel, fight, or disturbanc |
fractious | adj. irritable; bad-tempered |
frail | adj. physically weak or delicate |
frailty | n. physical weakness |
franchise | n. right to vote at public elections |
frantic | adj. in an extreme state of emotion, esp fear or anxiety |
fraudulent | adj. deceitful or dishonest |
fraught | adj. ~ with sth filled with sth; charged with sth |
fray | n. the fray fight, contest or argument; lively or challenging action |
freebooter | buccaneer |
frenetic | adj. very excited; frenzied; frantic |
frenzied | adj. wildly excited or agitated; frantic |
fresco | n. picture painted in water-colour on a wall or ceiling before the plaster is dry |
fret | v. ~ (about/at/over sth) (cause sb to) become unhappy, bad-tempered, or anxious about sth; worry |
friction | n. rubbing of one surface or thing against another |
frieze | n. band of sculpture or decoration round the top of a wall or building |
frigid | adj. very cold |
fringe | n. (US bang) front hair cut so that it hangs over the forehead |
frisk | v. pass one's hands over (sb) in a search for hidden weapons, drugs, etc |
fritter | v. fritter sth away (on sth) waste (esp one's time or money) foolishly (on small useless things) |
frivolous | adj. not sensible or serious; foolish and light-hearted |
frock | n. dress worn by women or girls |
frolic | v. ~ (about) play about in a lively happy way |
frolicsome | adj. merry; playful |
frond | n. leaf-like part of a fern or palm |
fructify | v. (fml ) (cause sth to) bear fruit or be fruitful |
frugality | thrift |
fruitful | adj. having many good results; productive or profitable; successful |
fruition | n. fulfilment of hopes, plans, etc; getting what one wants or has worked for |
frustrate | v. prevent (sb) from doing or achieving sth |
fuddle | v. confuse (sb/sth), esp with alcoholic drink |
fugitive | n. ~ person who is running away or escaping |
fulcrum | n. point on which a lever is supported |
fulminate | v. ~ protest strongly and loudly |
fulsome | adj. excessive and insincere |
fumble | v. touch or handle awkwardly or nervously |
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
F Set4
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