Vocabulary: F
17 words starting with F at the advanced level
Facade
An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
Facilitate
To make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief.
Falter
To start to lose strength or momentum.
Feign
To pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
Fleeting
Lasting for a very short time.
Fluctuate
To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Flummoxed
Bewildered or perplexed.
Foil
To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
Foment
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Forestall
To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Fortify
To strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
Fortuitous
Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
Fractious
(Typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
Frugal
Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.