GRE Words Starting With F

Invented or produced artificially; made up

treating serious matters with inappropriate or flippant humor

to make easier; to assist the progress of

Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument

(adjective) Firmly fixed or attached; (verb) to abstain from food

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

smugly foolish; silly and complacent

Expressing approval; advantageous or beneficial

to flatter or seek favor through servile behavior

Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

well-chosen and apt; pleasingly suitable

Intensely passionate, ardent, or enthusiastic

Intense and passionate feeling

Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections

Not real; imaginary or fabricated

(verb) To become tired or less enthusiastic; to decline in vigor

To display ostentatiously; to show off

A young bird just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly

excessively ornate or elaborate in style

To struggle clumsily or helplessly; to be in serious difficulty

To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

Able to express oneself easily and articulately

to stir up or instigate (trouble, unrest)

A feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension

to prevent or hinder by acting in advance

A sign of something to come; an omen

Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest

To strengthen or secure a place with defensive works; to strengthen or invigorate

Happening by chance; lucky or fortunate

(verb) To fail utterly; to sink (of a ship); to stumble

Irritable, quarrelsome, or prone to conflict

Easily broken or damaged; delicate

Broken or separated into distinct parts; lacking unity

Obtained, done by, or involving deception; dishonest

Lacking seriousness or importance; trivial or unworthy of consideration

Sparing or economical with regard to money or food

Quick to disappear; fleeting; a person who has escaped

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless