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extenuating
something that lessens the seriousness or guilt of something else
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extirpate
to destroy at the core; to tear out from the roots
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extort
to obtain by threat or intimidation
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extricate
to free from an entanglement or difficulty, may be physical or theoretical
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exuberance
joyous, unbridled enthusiasm
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facetious
treating serious issues in a humorous manner; lighthearted in a way that is not always appropriate
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facilitate
to bring about; to make something easier to happen
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factious
produced by dissatisfaction within a larger group; internal strife or dissatisfaction
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fallacious
based on something misunderstood or incorrect
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fallacy
something that is untrue, usually believed due to false logic or bad information
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fallow
prepared for planting but left unsown in order to give the earth time to rejuvenate; inactive
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falter
to hesitate or be unsteady, usually from fear; to lose courage and be unable to act
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fanaticism
extreme, often irrational belief in something, characterized by criticism of differing viewpoints
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fathom
to understand on a deep level; to truly comprehend
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fawn
to flatter in a subservient manner in order to gain favor; may include putting oneself down in order to build the other person up
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feint
a false, misleading move intended to draw attention away from the real action or activity, usually used in sporting events (noun) or to make such a move (verb)
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fell
to cut or knock down; to topple
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fervid
intensely enthusiastic; wildly supportive or excited
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fitful
irregular; broken up; not steady
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flamboyant
elaborate; highly energetic; tending to draw attention
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flippant
disrespectful but often humors; not showing seriousness
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florid
flushed with color, usually reddish; ruddy
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flout
to openly disregard or show contempt for
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foment
to incite or instigate; to stir up, usually to action
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foolhardy
rash; uncaring of the consequences; daring in an irresponsible way
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foppish
overly concered with looks, style, and mannerism
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forbearance
patience and self-control, especially when faced with an annoyance
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forswear
to deny, renounce, or agree to give up, usually in a formal setting such as under oath or before God
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frantic
overcome with fear, anxiety, or another negative emotion
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frivolous
carefree; having no serious purpose
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