7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 15

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
fictitious adj. He gave the police a fictitious name. adopted or assumed to deceive
flip verb She flipped her hair out of her eyes. to throw of toss with a light, brisk motion
flourish verb The crops will flourish in that rich bottomland. do well; thrive
noun He signed his name with a flourish. a dramatic or stylish movement
fodder noun We stored the fodder in our silo. feed for livestock
fondle verb She loved to fondle her flowers. to handle, stroke, or caress lovingly
forgery noun The expensive painting was a clever forgery. counterfeit, or fraudulent
format noun We worked out a format for the meeting. a plan for the organization of a production
fortitude noun It takes fortitude to climb that mountain. strength of mind that conquers adversity with courage
fortuitous adj. It was a most fortuitous set of events. happening by accident or chance
fraternal adj. They were fraternal twins. from two separately fertilized ova
freak noun A freak of nature produced snow in the summer. an occurrence that is highly unusual
frugal adj. We ate a rather frugal lunch that day. costing little; inexpensive
frustrate verb The wind frustrated my attempt to rake the lawn prevent from accomplishing a purpose
fungus noun Fungus will often grow on dead and decaying trees. molds, yeasts, mushrooms
funnel noun Using a funnel will help prevent spills. a conical utensil having a small hole
gaiety noun The party helped spark gaiety and laughter. a state of joyful exuberance or merriment
galaxy noun We saw a galaxy of theatrical performers. an assembly of glamorous or distinguished persons
garlic noun Garlic is a vital part of Italian cooking. an onionlike plant with a strong flavor
genealogy noun Genealogy has become very important to many. record or table of ancestors; a family tree

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