1. Building and Enriched Vocabulary
Lesson 17

2. Lesson 17 Vocabulary Fiasco Flaunt Formidable Fickle Flout Fortuitous
Filch Fluctuate Frugal
Finesse Foible Fulsome
Flagrant Forestall Futile

3. Definition: A complete failure
Fiasco
Noun
Definition: A complete failure
Synonyms: disaster, debacle, mess, bomb, flop
Antonyms: triumph, success, hit

4. Definition: Likely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant
Fickle
Adjective
Definition: Likely to change for no apparent reason; inconstant
Synonyms: changeable, unstable, variable, flighty
Antonyms: steadfast, constant, steady

5. Definition: to steal slyly, especially small things
Filch
Verb
Definition: to steal slyly, especially small things
Synonyms: shoplift, snatch, swipe, heist

6. Finesse
Noun & Verb
Definition (noun): skill, delicacy, or subtlety in doing something or handling a situation
Definition (verb): to accomplish by subtle or skillful maneuvering
Synonyms: (noun) artfulness, craftiness, (verb) maneuver, manipulate

7. Flagrant
Adjective
Definition: extremely and deliberately conspicuous; glaring
Synonyms: shocking, gross, disgraceful, scandalous
Antonyms: negligible, insignificant, minor

8. Flaunt Verb Definition: to show off in a conspicuous or offensive way.
Synonyms: display, parade, exhibit, spotlight
Antonyms: hide, conceal, screen, cover up

9. Flout Verb Definition: to treat openly with scorn or contempt
Synonyms: mock, scoff at, jeer at, ridicule, sneer at, defy
Antonyms: respect, observe, abide by; esteem, venerate, honor

10. Fluctuate
Verb
Definition: to change continually from one position to another
Synonyms: waver, oscillate, seesaw

11. Foible
Noun
Definition: a minor, often amusing, fault or weakness in character
Synonyms: frailty, failing, flaw, defect, shortcoming
Antonyms: forte, strong point, long suit

12. Forestall
Verb
Definition: to secure an advantage or prevent a loss by previous action
Synonyms: hinder, frustrate, preclude, prevent, anticipate

13. Formidable
Adjective
Definition: (a). Arousing fear or admiration because of the unusual size or superiority of the thing involved.
(b). Difficult to do because of the size of the job involved.
Synonyms: awesome, impressive, horrifying, frightening
Antonyms: unimpressive, insignificant, simple, easy

14. Fortuitous Adjective Definition: Occurring by chance or accident
Synonyms: accidental, unplanned, unforeseen, unexpected
Antonyms: intentional, planned, deliberate, premeditated

15. Frugal
Adjective
Definition: (a). Thrifty or economical in the use of money.
(b). Involving little expense; meager.
Synonyms: sparing, skimpy, careful, prudent
Antonyms: lavish, extravagant, prodigal

16. Fulsome
Adjective
Definition: Excessive and, for that reason, offensive to good taste and obviously insincere
Synonyms: extravagant, overdone, tasteless, repulsive
Antonyms: modest, understated, subdued, toned down

17. Futile
Adjective
Definition: Incapable of producing the desired result; unsuccessful or ineffective
Synonyms: pointless, fruitless, useless, ineffectual
Antonyms: effective, effectual, successful