Vocabulary Quiz: F Words
Test your knowledge of 12 words starting with F
Fabricate
To invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
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✓ Correct Answer: Falsify
Fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief.
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✓ Correct Answer: Erroneous
Falter
To start to lose strength or momentum; speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice.
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✓ Correct Answer: Hesitate
Fastidious
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please.
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✓ Correct Answer: Scrupulous
Fervid
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.
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✓ Correct Answer: Ardent
Fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
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✓ Correct Answer: Capricious
Foment
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
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✓ Correct Answer: Incite
Forestall
To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
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✓ Correct Answer: Preempt
Fractious
(Typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
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✓ Correct Answer: Grumpy
Fulcrum
A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
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✓ Correct Answer: Pivot
About This Quiz
This quiz covers beginner-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.