Building and Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 17

Lesson 17 Vocabulary Fiasco Flaunt Formidable Fickle Flout Fortuitous Filch Fluctuate Frugal Finesse Foible Fulsome Flagrant Forestall Futile

Definition: A complete failure Fiasco Noun Definition: A complete failure Synonyms: disaster, debacle, mess, bomb, flop Antonyms: triumph, success, hit

Definition: Likely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant Fickle Adjective Definition: Likely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant Synonyms: changeable, unstable, variable, flighty Antonyms: steadfast, constant, steady

Definition: to steal slyly, especially small things Filch Verb Definition: to steal slyly, especially small things Synonyms: shoplift, snatch, swipe, heist

Finesse Noun & Verb Definition (noun): skill, delicacy, or subtlety in doing something or handling a situation Definition (verb): to accomplish by subtle or skillful maneuvering Synonyms: (noun) artfulness, craftiness, (verb) maneuver, manipulate

Flagrant Adjective Definition: extremely and deliberately conspicuous; glaring Synonyms: shocking, gross, disgraceful, scandalous Antonyms: negligible, insignificant, minor

Flaunt Verb Definition: to show off in a conspicuous or offensive way. Synonyms: display, parade, exhibit, spotlight Antonyms: hide, conceal, screen, cover up

Flout Verb Definition: to treat openly with scorn or contempt Synonyms: mock, scoff at, jeer at, ridicule, sneer at, defy Antonyms: respect, observe, abide by; esteem, venerate, honor

Fluctuate Verb Definition: to change continually from one position to another Synonyms: waver, oscillate, seesaw

Foible Noun Definition: a minor, often amusing, fault or weakness in character Synonyms: frailty, failing, flaw, defect, shortcoming Antonyms: forte, strong point, long suit

Forestall Verb Definition: to secure an advantage or prevent a loss by previous action Synonyms: hinder, frustrate, preclude, prevent, anticipate

Formidable Adjective Definition: (a). Arousing fear or admiration because of the unusual size or superiority of the thing involved. (b). Difficult to do because of the size of the job involved. Synonyms: awesome, impressive, horrifying, frightening Antonyms: unimpressive, insignificant, simple, easy

Fortuitous Adjective Definition: Occurring by chance or accident Synonyms: accidental, unplanned, unforeseen, unexpected Antonyms: intentional, planned, deliberate, premeditated

Frugal Adjective Definition: (a). Thrifty or economical in the use of money. (b). Involving little expense; meager. Synonyms: sparing, skimpy, careful, prudent Antonyms: lavish, extravagant, prodigal

Fulsome Adjective Definition: Excessive and, for that reason, offensive to good taste and obviously insincere Synonyms: extravagant, overdone, tasteless, repulsive Antonyms: modest, understated, subdued, toned down

Futile Adjective Definition: Incapable of producing the desired result; unsuccessful or ineffective Synonyms: pointless, fruitless, useless, ineffectual Antonyms: effective, effectual, successful