Words starting with F

fickle

(adj.) liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent

fell

a piece of wild, hilly country, especially in the north of England

foreboding

a feeling that a trouble is coming

facetious

(adj.) humorous, not meant seriously

forefinger

the finger next to the thumb; the first or index finger.

feminity

traits, including biological and social traits, associated with being female

flamboyant

Excessively showy; unrestrained

forsake

(v.) to give up, renounce; to leave, abandon

forth

forward

flutter

(of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N.

flutter

rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria

formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

forlorn

sad and lonely

fathom

(v.) to understand/ comprehend; get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water

foster

(v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj.) in the same family but not related by birth

fraternal

brotherly

a flurry of

a series of things that happen suddenly

feline

of a member of the cat family; N.

feign

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury); fake

frivolous

(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

fund

to provide money for; bottom; to pour

fortright

(adj.) frank, direct, straightforward; going straight to the point; outspoken (Antonym- rambling)

famine

an extreme shortage of food

flora

plants of a region or era; (fauna - animals)

fragrant

having a pleasant smell

fleet

a group of ships

fractious

tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable

fortitude

courage in facing difficulties; (synonym - resolve, steadfastness)

forthwith

immediately; at once; without delay