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Vocabulary Quiz: F Words

Test your knowledge of 17 words starting with F

Question 1synonym

Facade

An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Front
B. Aid
C. Hesitate
D. Erroneous
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✓ Correct Answer: Front

Question 2synonym

Facilitate

To make (an action or process) easy or easier.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Front
B. Aid
C. Hesitate
D. Erroneous
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✓ Correct Answer: Aid

Question 3synonym

Fallacious

Based on a mistaken belief.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Erroneous
B. Hesitate
C. Front
D. Aid
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✓ Correct Answer: Erroneous

Question 4synonym

Falter

To start to lose strength or momentum.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Hesitate
B. Front
C. Aid
D. Erroneous
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✓ Correct Answer: Hesitate

Question 5synonym

Feign

To pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Simulate
B. Erroneous
C. Front
D. Aid
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✓ Correct Answer: Simulate

Question 6synonym

Fleeting

Lasting for a very short time.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Front
B. Brief
C. Erroneous
D. Aid
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✓ Correct Answer: Brief

Question 7synonym

Fluctuate

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Erroneous
B. Aid
C. Front
D. Vary
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✓ Correct Answer: Vary

Question 8synonym

Flummoxed

Bewildered or perplexed.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Erroneous
B. Aid
C. Front
D. Baffled
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✓ Correct Answer: Baffled

Question 9synonym

Foil

To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Aid
B. Front
C. Thwart
D. Erroneous
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✓ Correct Answer: Thwart

Question 10synonym

Foment

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Erroneous
B. Aid
C. Instigate
D. Front
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✓ Correct Answer: Instigate

About This Quiz

This quiz covers advanced-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter F. Mastering these words will help you succeed on the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Each question tests your understanding of word meanings through synonym and antonym identification, common formats on the Digital SAT. Practice regularly to build your vocabulary and improve your score.