Gre Wordlist 19 : fallacious - flinch

1.fallacious	false; based on a fallacy; misleading; N. fallacy: false idea or notion; false reasoning; Ex. popular fallacy; Ex. fallacy of the argument	Function: adjective 1 : embodying a fallacy 2 : tending to deceive or mislead : DELUSIVE - fal·la·cious·ly adverb - fal·la·cious·ness noun
2.fallible	liable to err	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin fallibilis, from Latin fallere 1 : liable to be erroneous <a fallible generalization> 2 : capable of making a mistake <all men are fallible> - fal·li·bly /-blE/ adverb
3.fallow	(of land) plowed but not sowed (to improve the quality); uncultivated	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English falow, from Old English fealu; akin to Old High German falo pale, fallow, Latin pallEre to be pale, Greek polios gray : of a light yellowish brown color
4.falter	hesitate; weaken in purpose or action; walk or move unsteadily through weakness; N.	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): fal·tered; fal·ter·ing /-t(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English intransitive senses 1 a : to walk unsteadily : STUMBLE b : to give way : TOTTER <could feel my legs faltering> c : to move waveringly or hesitatingly 2 : to speak brokenly or weakly : STAMMER 3 a : to hesitate in purpose or action : WAVER b : to lose drive or effectiveness <the business was faltering> transitive senses : to utter hesitatingly or brokenly synonym see HESITATE - fal·ter·er /-t&r-&r/ noun - fal·ter·ing·ly /-t(&-)ri[ng]-lE/ adverb
5.fanaticism	excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause; N. fanatic; ADJ. fanatic	Function: noun : fanatic outlook or behavior
6.fancied	imagined; unreal	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): fan·cied; fan·cy·ing 1 : to have a fancy for : LIKE 2 : to form a conception of : IMAGINE <fancy our embarrassment> 3 a : to believe mistakenly or without evidence b : to believe without being certain <she fancied she had met him before> 4 : to visualize or interpret as <fancied myself a child again> synonym see THINK
7.fancier	breeder or dealer of animals; one who has a special interest, as for raising specific plant or animal	Function: noun 1 : one that has a special liking or interest 2 : a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence <a pigeon fancier>
8.fanciful	whimsical; visionary; imaginary; produced by imagination; Ex. fanciful scheme	Function: adjective 1 : marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience <a fanciful person> 2 : existing in fancy only <a fanciful notion> 3 : marked by or as if by fancy or whim <gave their children fanciful names> synonym see IMAGINARY - fan·ci·ful·ly /-f(&-)lE/ adverb - fan·ci·ful·ness /-f&l-n&s/ noun
9.fanfare	call by bugles or trumpets; showy display; spectacular public display	Function: noun Etymology: French 1 : a showy outward display 2 : a short and lively sounding of trumpets
10.farce	broad comedy; mockery; humorous play full of silly things happening; ADJ. farcical	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): farced; farc·ing Etymology: Middle English farsen, from Middle French farcir, from Latin farcire 1 : STUFF 2 : to improve as if by stuffing
11.fastidious	difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fastidiosus, from fastidium disgust, probably from fastus arrogance (probably akin to Latin fastigium top) + taedium irksomeness -- more at TEDIUM 1 archaic : SCORNFUL 2 a : having high and often capricious standards : difficult to please <critics... so fastidious that they can talk only to a small circle of initiates -- Granville Hicks> b : showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care c : reflecting a meticulous, sensitive, or demanding attitude <fastidious workmanship> 3 : having complex nutritional requirements <fastidious microorganisms> - fas·tid·i·ous·ly adverb - fas·tid·i·ous·ness noun
12.fatalism	belief that events are determined by forces or fates beyond one's control; ADJ. fatalistic; CF. fatal: causing death	Function: noun : a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them; also : a belief in or attitude determined by this doctrine - fa·tal·ist /-ist/ noun - fa·tal·is·tic /"fA-t&l-'is-tik/ adjective - fa·tal·is·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
13.fathom	comprehend; investigate; determine the depth of; N. unit of measurement for the depth of water	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English fadme, from Old English fæthm outstretched arms, length of the outstretched arms; akin to Old Norse fathmr fathom, Latin patEre to be open, pandere to spread out, Greek petannynai 1 : a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water 2 : COMPREHENSION
14.fatuous	smugly and unconsciously foolish; inane; silly; N. fatuity, fatuousness	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin fatuus foolish : complacently or inanely foolish : SILLY synonym see SIMPLE - fat·u·ous·ly adverb - fat·u·ous·ness noun
15.fauna	animals of a period or region; CF. flora	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural faunas also fau·nae /-"nE, -"nI/ Etymology: New Latin, from Latin Fauna, sister of Faunus : animal life; especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment -- compare FLORA - fau·nal /-n&l/ adjective - fau·nal·ly /-n&l-E/ adverb
16.fawning	courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English faunen, from Old English fagnian to rejoice, from fægen, fagan glad -- more at FAIN 1 : to show affection -- used especially of a dog 2 : to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner - fawn·er noun - fawn·ing·ly /'fo-ni[ng]-lE, 'fä-/ adverb synonyms FAWN, TOADY, TRUCKLE, CRINGE, COWER mean to behave abjectly before a superior. FAWN implies seeking favor by servile flattery or exaggerated attention <waiters fawning over a celebrity>. TOADY suggests the attempt to ingratiate oneself by an abjectly menial or subservient attitude <toadying to his boss>. TRUCKLE implies the subordination of oneself and one's desires or judgment to those of a superior <truckling to a powerful lobbyist>. CRINGE suggests a bowing or shrinking in fear or servility <a cringing sycophant>. COWER suggests a display of abject fear in the company of threatening or domineering people <cowering before a bully>.
17.faze	disconcert; dismay; embarrass	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): fazed; faz·ing Etymology: alteration of feeze (to drive away, frighten), from Middle English fesen, from Old English fEsian to drive away : to disturb the composure of : DISCONCERT, DAUNT <nothing fazed her>
18.feasible	practical; able to be carried out; practicable	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English faisible, from Middle French, from fais-, stem of faire to make, do, from Latin facere -- more at DO 1 : capable of being done or carried out <a feasible plan> 2 : capable of being used or dealt with successfully : SUITABLE 3 : REASONABLE, LIKELY synonym see POSSIBLE - fea·si·bil·i·ty /"fE-z&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - fea·si·bly /'fE-z&-blE/ adverb
19.febrile	feverish	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin febrilis, from Latin febris fever : FEVERISH
20.fecundity	fertility; fruitfulness; ADJ. fecund: very productive of crops or young	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French fecond, from Latin fecundus -- more at FEMININE 1 : fruitful in offspring or vegetation : PROLIFIC 2 : intellectually productive or inventive to a marked degree synonym see FERTILE - fe·cun·di·ty /fi-'k&n-d&-tE, fe-/ noun
21.feign	pretend	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old French feign-, stem of feindre, from Latin fingere to shape, feign -- more at DOUGH intransitive senses : PRETEND, DISSEMBLE transitive senses 1 a : to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression <feign death> b : to assert as if true : PRETEND 2 archaic a : INVENT, IMAGINE b : to give fictional representation to 3 obsolete : DISGUISE, CONCEAL synonym see ASSUME - feign·er noun
22.feint	trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V.	Function: noun Etymology: French feinte, from Old French, from feint, past participle of feindre : something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack synonym see TRICK
23.felicitous	(of a word or remark) apt; suitably expressed; well chosen	Function: adjective 1 : very well suited or expressed : APT <a felicitous remark> 2 : PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL synonym see FIT - fe·lic·i·tous·ly adverb - fe·lic·i·tous·ness noun
24.felicity	happiness; appropriateness (of a remark, choice, etc.); quality of being felicitous	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English felicite, from Middle French felicité, from Latin felicitat-, felicitas, from felic-, felix fruitful, happy -- more at FEMININE 1 a : the quality or state of being happy; especially : great happiness b : an instance of happiness 2 : something that causes happiness 3 : a pleasing manner or quality especially in art or language 4 : an apt expression
25.fell	cruel; (of a disease) deadly	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): fell /'fel/; fall·en /'fo-l&n/; fall·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English feallan; akin to Old High German fallan to fall and perhaps to Lithuanian pulti intransitive senses 1 a : to descend freely by the force of gravity b : to hang freely <her hair falls over her shoulders> c : to drop oneself to a lower position <fell to his knees> d : to come or go as if by falling <darkness falls early in the winter> 2 : to become born -- usually used of lambs 3 a : to become lower in degree or level <the temperature fell 10°> b : to drop in pitch or volume <their voices fell to a whisper> c : ISSUE 1a,b <wisdom that fell from his lips> d : to become lowered <her eyes fell> 4 a : to leave an erect position suddenly and involuntarily <slipped and fell on the ice> b : to enter as if unawares : STUMBLE, STRAY <fell into error> c : to drop down wounded or dead; especially : to die in battle d : to suffer military capture <after a long siege the city fell> e : to lose office <the party fell from power> f : to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure <the deal fell through> 5 : to commit an immoral act; especially : to lose one's chastity 6 a : to move or extend in a downward direction <the land falls away to the east> b : SUBSIDE, ABATE <the wind is falling> c
26.fell	cut or knock down (a tree or a person); bring down (with a missile)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): fell /'fel/; fall·en /'fo-l&n/; fall·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English feallan; akin to Old High German fallan to fall and perhaps to Lithuanian pulti intransitive senses 1 a : to descend freely by the force of gravity b : to hang freely <her hair falls over her shoulders> c : to drop oneself to a lower position <fell to his knees> d : to come or go as if by falling <darkness falls early in the winter> 2 : to become born -- usually used of lambs 3 a : to become lower in degree or level <the temperature fell 10°> b : to drop in pitch or volume <their voices fell to a whisper> c : ISSUE 1a,b <wisdom that fell from his lips> d : to become lowered <her eyes fell> 4 a : to leave an erect position suddenly and involuntarily <slipped and fell on the ice> b : to enter as if unawares : STUMBLE, STRAY <fell into error> c : to drop down wounded or dead; especially : to die in battle d : to suffer military capture <after a long siege the city fell> e : to lose office <the party fell from power> f : to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure <the deal fell through> 5 : to commit an immoral act; especially : to lose one's chastity 6 a : to move or extend in a downward direction <the land falls away to the east> b : SUBSIDE, ABATE <the wind is falling> c
27.felon	person convicted of a grave crime; CF. felony: serious crime	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French felon, fel evildoer, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fillen to beat, whip, fel skin -- more at FELL 1 : one who has committed a felony 2 archaic : VILLAIN 3 : WHITLOW
28.feral	(of an animal) not domestic; wild	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin feralis, from Latin fera wild animal, from feminine of ferus wild -- more at FIERCE 1 : of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast 2 a : not domesticated or cultivated : WILD b : having escaped from domestication and become wild synonym see BRUTAL
29.ferment	agitation; commotion(noisy and excited activity); unrest (of a political kind); V. produce by fermentation; undergo fermentation; cause (a state of trouble)	Function: verb intransitive senses 1 : to undergo fermentation 2 : to be in a state of agitation or intense activity transitive senses 1 : to cause to undergo fermentation 2 : to work up (as into a state of agitation) : FOMENT - fer·ment·able /-'men-t&-b&l/ adjective
30.ferret	drive or hunt out of hiding; hunt with ferrets; drive out (as from a hiding place); expel; uncover or discover by searching; Ex. ferret out the secret; N. small fierce animal which catches rats and rabbits by going into their holes	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English furet, ferret, from Middle French furet, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin furittus, literally, little thief, diminutive of Latin fur thief -- more at FURTIVE 1 : a domesticated usually albino animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat 2 : an active and persistent searcher - fer·rety /-&-tE/ adjective
31.fervent	ardent; zealous; hot	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin fervent-, fervens, present participle of fervEre to boil, froth -- more at BARM 1 : very hot : GLOWING 2 : exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : ZEALOUS <fervent prayers> synonym see IMPASSIONED - fer·vent·ly adverb
32.fervid	ardent; zealous; hot	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin fervidus, from fervEre 1 : very hot : BURNING 2 : marked by often extreme fervor <a fervid crusader> synonym see IMPASSIONED - fer·vid·ly adverb - fer·vid·ness noun
33.fervor	glowing ardor; intensity of feeling; quality of being fervent or fervid; zeal; intense heat	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English fervour, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French ferveur, from Latin fervor, from fervEre 1 : intensity of feeling or expression <booing and cheering with almost equal fervor -- Alan Rich> 2 : intense heat synonym see PASSION
34.fester	rankle; produce irritation or resentment; (of a cut or wound) generate pus or rot; Ex. His insult festered in my mind for days.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French festre, from Latin fistula pipe, fistulous ulcer : a suppurating sore : PUSTULE
35.festive	joyous; celebratory; relating to a feast or festival	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin festivus, from festum 1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival 2 : JOYFUL, GAY - fes·tive·ly adverb - fes·tive·ness noun
36.fete	(f\^ete) honor at a festival; celebrate or honor with a feast; N. (outdoor) festival or feast; CF. feast	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste -- more at FEAST 1 : FESTIVAL 2 a : a lavish often outdoor entertainment b : a large elaborate party
37.fetid	(foetid) malodorous; foul	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin foetidus, from foetEre to stink : having a heavy offensive smell synonym see MALODOROUS - fet·id·ly adverb - fet·id·ness noun
38.fetter	shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English feter, from Old English; akin to Old English fOt foot 1 : a chain or shackle for the feet 2 : something that confines : RESTRAINT
39.fiasco	total failure; CF. bottle	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -coes Etymology: French, from Italian, from fare fiasco, literally, to make a bottle : a complete failure
40.fiat	command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, let it be done, 3d singular present subjunctive of fieri to become, be done -- more at BE 1 : a command or act of will that creates something without or as if without further effort 2 : an authoritative determination : DICTATE <a fiat of conscience> 3 : an authoritative or arbitrary order : DECREE <government by fiat>
41.fickle	changeable (in affections or friendship); faithless	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fAh hostile -- more at FOE : marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness synonym see INCONSTANT - fick·le·ness noun - fick·ly /'fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
42.fictitious	imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin ficticius artificial, feigned, from fictus 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : IMAGINARY 2 a : conventionally or hypothetically assumed or accepted <a fictitious concept> b of a name : FALSE, ASSUMED 3 : not genuinely felt - fic·ti·tious·ly adverb - fic·ti·tious·ness noun synonyms FICTITIOUS, FABULOUS, LEGENDARY, MYTHICAL, APOCRYPHAL mean having the nature of something imagined or invented. FICTITIOUS implies fabrication and suggests artificiality or contrivance more than deliberate falsification or deception <fictitious characters>. FABULOUS stresses the marvelous or incredible character of something without necessarily implying impossibility or actual nonexistence <a land of fabulous riches>. LEGENDARY suggests the elaboration of invented details and distortion of historical facts produced by popular tradition <the legendary exploits of Davy Crockett>. MYTHICAL implies a purely fanciful explanation of facts or the creation of beings and events out of the imagination <mythical creatures>. APOCRYPHAL implies an unknown or dubious source or origin or may imply that the thing itself is dubious or inaccurate <a book that repeats many apocryphal stories>.
43.fidelity	loyalty; accuracy	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English fidelite, from Middle French fidelité, from Latin fidelitat-, fidelitas, from fidelis faithful, from fides faith, from fidere to trust -- more at BIDE 1 a : the quality or state of being faithful b : accuracy in details : EXACTNESS 2 : the degree to which an electronic device (as a record player, radio, or television) accurately reproduces its effect (as sound or picture) synonyms FIDELITY, ALLEGIANCE, FEALTY, LOYALTY, DEVOTION, PIETY mean faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty. FIDELITY implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty <marital fidelity>. ALLEGIANCE suggests an adherence like that of citizens to their country <pledging allegiance>. FEALTY implies a fidelity acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow <fealty to the truth>. LOYALTY implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray <valued the loyalty of his friends>. DEVOTION stresses zeal and service amounting to self-dedication <a painter's devotion to her art>. PIETY stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as natural and fundamental <filial piety>.
44.figment	invention; something invented; imaginary thing; Ex. figment of your imagination	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin figmentum, from fingere to shape -- more at DOUGH : something made up or contrived
45.figurative	not literal but metaphorical; using a figure(impression) of speech	Function: adjective 1 a : representing by a figure or resemblance : EMBLEMATIC b : of or relating to representation of form or figure in art <figurative sculpture> 2 a : expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarded as analogous : METAPHORICAL <figurative language> b : characterized by figures of speech <a figurative description> - fig·u·ra·tive·ly adverb - fig·u·ra·tive·ness noun
46.figurine	small ornamental statuette(very small statue)	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Italian figurina, diminutive of figura figure, from Latin -- more at FIGURE : a small carved or molded figure : STATUETTE
47.filch	steal (things of small value)	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English : to appropriate furtively or casually <filch a cookie> synonym see STEAL
48.filial	pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin filialis, from Latin filius son -- more at FEMININE 1 : of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter <filial obedience> 2 : having or assuming the relation of a child or offspring - fil·ial·ly /-lE-&-lE, -y&-lE/ adverb
49.filibuster	block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter	Function: noun Etymology: Spanish filibustero, literally, freebooter 1 : an irregular military adventurer; specifically : an American engaged in fomenting insurrections in Latin America in the mid-19th century 2 [2filibuster] a : the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action especially in a legislative assembly b : an instance of this practice
50.filigree	delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork	Function: noun Etymology: modification of French filigrane, from Italian filigrana, from Latin filum + granum grain -- more at CORN 1 : ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces 2 a : ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design b : a pattern or design resembling such openwork <a filigree of frost> c : ORNAMENTATION, EMBELLISHMENT <writings ... heavy with late Victorian filigree -- Jack Beatty> [filigree illustration]
51.filing	particle removed by a file	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): filed; fil·ing : to rub, smooth, or cut away with or as if with a file
52.finale	conclusion; concluding part	Function: noun Etymology: Italian, from finale, adjective, final, from Latin finalis : the close or termination of something: as a : the last section of an instrumental musical composition b : the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance c : the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
53.finesse	delicate skill; V: handle with finesse	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from fin 1 : refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture 2 : skillful handling of a situation : adroit maneuvering 3 : the withholding of one's highest card or trump in the hope that a lower card will take the trick because the only opposing higher card is in the hand of an opponent who has already played
54.finicky	too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food	Function: adjective Etymology: alteration of finicking 1 : extremely or excessively nice, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards 2 : requiring much care, precision, or attentive effort <a finicky recipe> - fin·ick·i·ness noun
55.finite	limited	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English finit, from Latin finitus, past participle of finire 1 a : having definite or definable limits <finite number of possibilities> b : having a limited nature or existence <finite beings> 2 : completely determinable in theory or in fact by counting, measurement, or thought <the finite velocity of light> 3 a : less than an arbitrary positive integer and greater than the negative of that integer b : having a finite number of elements <a finite set> 4 : of, relating to, or being a verb or verb form that can function as a predicate or as the initial element of one and that is limited (as in tense, person, and number) - finite noun - fi·nite·ly adverb - fi·nite·ness noun
56.firebrand	piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble	Function: noun 1 : a piece of burning wood 2 : one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) : AGITATOR
57.fissure	crevice; crack	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin fissura, from fissus 1 : a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting 2 a : a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ b : a break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane 3 : a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint : SCHISM <fissures in a political party>
58.fitful	spasmodic; intermittent; irregular	Function: adjective 1 obsolete : characterized by fits or paroxysms 2 : having an erratic or intermittent character : IRREGULAR - fit·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb - fit·ful·ness noun synonyms FITFUL, SPASMODIC, CONVULSIVE mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement. FITFUL implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings <fitful sleep>. SPASMODIC adds to FITFUL the implication of rapid or violent activity alternating with inactivity <spasmodic growth>. CONVULSIVE suggests the breaking of regularity or quiet by uncontrolled movement <convulsive shocks>.
59.flaccid	flabby; lacking firmness; weak; Ex. flaccid muscles	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin flaccidus, from flaccus flabby 1 a : not firm or stiff; also : lacking normal or youthful firmness <flaccid muscles> b of a plant part : deficient in turgor 2 : lacking vigor or force <flaccid leadership> - flac·cid·i·ty /fla(k)-'si-d&-tE/ noun - flac·cid·ly /'fla(k)-s&d-lE/ adverb
60.flag	droop; grow feeble; decline in vigor or strength; ADJ. flagging; CF. unflagging	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English flagge reed, rush : any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: as a : IRIS; especially : a wild iris b : SWEET FLAG
61.flagrant	conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive; blatant; outrageous	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin flagrant-, flagrans, present participle of flagrare to burn -- more at BLACK 1 archaic : fiery hot : BURNING 2 : conspicuously offensive <flagrant errors>; especially : so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be a flouting of law or morality <flagrant violations of human rights> - fla·grant·ly adverb synonyms FLAGRANT, GLARING, GROSS, RANK mean conspicuously bad or objectionable. FLAGRANT applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned <flagrant abuse of the office of president>. GLARING implies painful or damaging obtrusiveness of something that is conspicuously wrong, faulty, or improper <glaring errors>. GROSS implies the exceeding of reasonable or excusable limits <gross carelessness>. RANK applies to what is openly and extremely objectionable and utterly condemned <rank heresy>.
62.outrage	act of extreme violence or viciousness; resentful anger; V: commit an outrage on; produce anger in; ADJ. outrageous: offensive	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, excess, outrage, from outre beyond, in excess, from Latin ultra -- more at ULTRA- 1 : an act of violence or brutality 2 a : INJURY, INSULT <do no outrages on silly women or poor passengers -- Shakespeare> b : an act that violates accepted standards of behavior or taste <an outrage alike against decency and dignity -- John Buchan> 3 : the anger and resentment aroused by injury or insult
63.flail	beat with or as if with a flail; move wildly; thresh grain by hand; strike or slap; toss about; N: threshing tool consisting of a stick swinging from the end of a long handle	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English fleil, flail, partly from (assumed) Old English flegel (whence Old English fligel), from Late Latin flagellum flail, from Latin, whip & partly from Middle French flaiel, from Late Latin flagellum -- more at FLAGELLATE : a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
64.flair	talent	Function: noun Etymology: French, literally, sense of smell, from Old French, odor, from flairier to give off an odor, from Late Latin flagrare, alteration of Latin fragrare 1 : a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : TALENT <a flair for color>; also : INCLINATION, TENDENCY <a flair for the dramatic> 2 : a uniquely attractive quality : STYLE <fashionable dresses with a flair all their own>
65.flamboyant	ornate; highly elaborate; richly colored; ostentatious; showy; CF. flame	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from present participle of flamboyer to flame, from Old French, from flambe 1 often capitalized : characterized by waving curves suggesting flames <flamboyant tracery> <flamboyant architecture> 2 : marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior - flam·boy·ant·ly adverb
66.flaunt	display ostentatiously; Ex. ``Honey, if you've got it, flaunt it !''	Function: verb Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flana to rush around -- more at PLANET intransitive senses 1 : to display or obtrude oneself to public notice 2 : to wave or flutter showily <the flag flaunts in the breeze> transitive senses 1 : to display ostentatiously or impudently : PARADE <flaunting his superiority> 2 : to treat contemptuously <flaunted the rules -- Louis Untermeyer> synonym see SHOW - flaunt noun - flaunt·ing·ly /'flon-ti[ng]-lE, 'flän-/ adverb - flaunty /-tE/ adjective usage Although transitive sense 2 of flaunt undoubtedly arose from confusion with flout, the contexts in which it appears cannot be called substandard <meting out punishment to the occasional mavericks who operate rigged games, tolerate rowdyism, or otherwise flaunt the law -- Oscar Lewis> <observed with horror the flaunting of their authority in the suburbs, where men... put up buildings that had no place at all in a Christian commonwealth -- Marchette Chute> <in our profession...very rarely do we publicly chastise a colleague who has flaunted our most basic principles -- R. T. Blackburn, AAUP Bull.>. If you use it, however, you should be aware that many people will consider it a mistake. Use of flout in the sense of flaunt 1 is found occasionally <"The proper pronunciation," the blonde said, flouting her refined upbringing, "is pree feeks" -- Mike Royko>.
67.flay	strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English flen, from Old English flEan; akin to Old Norse flA to flay, Lithuanian plesti to tear 1 : to strip off the skin or surface of : SKIN 2 : to criticize harshly : EXCORIATE 3 : LASH 1b <the wind whipped up to gale fury, flaying his face -- Richard Kent>
68.fleck	spot; mark with flecks; N: small mark or spot	Function: transitive verb Etymology: back-formation from flecked spotted, from Middle English, probably from Old Norse flekkOttr, from flekkr spot 1 : STREAK, SPOT <whitecaps flecked the blue sea> 2 : to color as if by sprinkling with flecks <his wit is flecked with sarcasm -- James Atlas>
69.fledgling	(fledgeling) inexperienced; N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly; inexperienced person	Function: noun 1 : a young bird just fledged 2 : an immature or inexperienced person 3 : one that is new <a fledgling company>
70.fleece	wool coat of a sheep; V: shear the fleece from; rob by a trick; swindle; plunder	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English flees, from Old English flEos; akin to Middle High German vlius fleece and perhaps to Latin pluma feather, down 1 a : the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (as a sheep) b : the wool obtained from a sheep at one shearing 2 a : any of various soft or woolly coverings b : a soft bulky deep-piled knitted or woven fabric used chiefly for clothing
71.flick	light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light quick blow; strike with a light quick blow (as from a whip); Ex. flick the switch	Function: noun Etymology: imitative 1 : a light sharp jerky stroke or movement 2 : a sound produced by a flick 3 : 2FLICKER 1
72.flinch	hesitate; shrink back (in fear of something unpleasant); Ex. She did not flinch in the face of danger.	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle French flenchir to bend, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German lenken to bend, Old High German hlanca flank -- more at LANK : to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : WINCE; also : to tense the muscles involuntarily in anticipation of discomfort synonym see RECOIL - flinch noun - flinch·er noun