Junior English Vocab #17

fiasco

n. a complete failure

fickle

adj. likely to change for no reason

filch

v. to steal slyly, especially the smaller things

finesse

n. skill, delicacy in handling a situation, v. accomplish by subtle/skillful maneuvering

flagrant

extremely or deliberately conspicuous

flaunt

v. to show off in an obvious and insulting way

flout

v. to disregard something out of disrespect

fluctuate

v. changing continually from one position to another

foible

n. a minor weakness in character

forestall

v. prevent by taking action in advance

formidable

adj. arousing fear or awe

fortuitous

adj. occurring by chance or accident

frugal

adj. thrifty, cheap, not spending much

fulsome

adj. offensively insincere or excessive; disgusting, sickening

futile

adj. incapable of producing desired result; unsuccessful/ineffective