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fickle
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Definition: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections
ETV1 Word List - 201-250
ETV1 Word List - 50 Word set Front: Word - Back: Definition
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fleeting
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Definition: lasting for a very short time
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flimsy
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Definition: lacking in physical strength or substance, having little worth or plausibility
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fluke
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Definition: an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Card 5
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flux
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Definition: a continuous moving on or passing by (as of a stream)
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follow-up
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Definition: 1) a continuation or repetition of something that has already been started or done, 2) a further examination or observation of a patient in order to monitor the success of earlier treatment, 3) a piece of work that builds on or exploits the success of earlier work
Card 7
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foregone conclusion
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Definition: a result that can be predicted with certainty
Card 8
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forfeit
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Definition: to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty
Card 9
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forge
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Definition: 1) to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive people, 2) to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last
Card 10
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frown on/upon sth
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Definition: to disapprove of something
Card 11
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fruitless
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Definition: failing to achieve the desire results; unproductive or useless
Card 12
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galore
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Definition: in great amounts or numbers
Card 13
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gamut
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Definition: the complete range or scope of something
Card 14
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generic
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Definition: 1) characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific, 2) (of goods, especially medicinal drugs) having no brand name; not protected by a registered trademark, 3) (derogatory) lacking imagination or individuality; predictable and unoriginal
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give rise to
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Definition: cause to happen
Card 16
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guise
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Definition: an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
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gullible
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Definition: tending to believe everything, even false information
Card 18
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hallmark
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Definition: 1) a typical characteristic or feature of a person / thing, 2) a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity
Card 19
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hapless
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Definition: having no luck, unfortunate and deserving pity
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harbour
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Definition: 1) to keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly, 2) to give home or shelter to
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