Vocab Of The Day Part 87

By | June 8, 2016

1. FACET (NOUN): aspect
Synonyms: feature, front 
Antonyms: whole, unabridged
Example Sentence:  After examining every facet of your argument, I have to agree there are no loop holes with the plan.
2. FALLIBLE (NOUN): capable of making mistakes 
Synonyms: faulty, imperfect
Antonyms: perfect, unerring
Example Sentence:  Everyone is fallible to some degree but only those succeed who can overcome their imperfections. 3. FEALTY (ADJECTIVE): allegiance Synonyms: faithfulness, loyalty Antonym: disloyalty, treachery
Example Sentence:  Every doctor and physician takes an oath and swears fealty to his profession.
4. FLAMBOYANT (VERB): displaying flashy or loud behavior
Synonyms: extravagant, pompous Antonyms: plain, unflashy
Example Sentence: The pop star’s flamboyant entry was marked by the large entourage that surrounded her through the corridor. 
5. FOIBLE (NOUN): a minor flaw  Synonyms: imperfection, frailty Antonyms: flawlessness, normality Example Sentence:  Jane’s short tempered attitude is her only foible that gets her into trouble now and then.
6. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): accidentally lucky
Synonyms: fortunate, random
Antonym: deliberate, intentional Example Sentence: Adam’s fortuitous meeting with the producer was the first step of his journey to stardom.
7. FRAUDULENT (ADJECTIVE): based on fraud or deception
Synonyms: counterfeit, deceitful Antonyms: trustworthy, honest
Example Sentence:  Many people around the nation file fraudulent tax returns to save the hefty amount of income tax they have to pay.
8. FUGACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): short-lived Synonyms: transitory, fleeting Antonyms: lasting, enduring
Example Sentence:  The fugacious nature of youth has been very well defined by Chanakya in his book.
9. FLUCTUATION (VERB): to shift back and forth uncertainly
Synonyms: vacillation, variation Antonyms: uniformity, consistency Example sentence:  The doctors concern grew when he saw the constant fluctuations in the patient’s heart beat.
10. FURTIVE (ADJECTIVE): marked by quiet, caution, and secrecy
Synonyms: sneaky, conspiratorial Antonyms: open, disclosed
Example Sentence:  The furtive escape of the prisoners by digging a tunnel, left the police department in awe.

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