UG ETV1 VOC - Word List - Full detail

fickle

Definition: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections
Notes: E.g. 'It has been shown that celebs are trying to appeal to an increasingly fickle public these days.’
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Lexical: adjective

fleeting

Definition: lasting for a very short time
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Synonym: transient
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Lexical: adjective

flimsy

Definition: lacking in physical strength or substance, having little worth or plausibility
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Synonym: insubstantial
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Lexical: adjective

fluke

Definition: an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Notes: chance, coincidence, accident
Synonym: misfortune
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Lexical: noun

flux

Definition: a continuous moving on or passing by (as of a stream)
Notes: E.g. 'The constant flux of people made it impossible for anyone to pass.'
Synonym: fluctuation
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Lexical: noun

follow-up

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
Notes: E.g. 'In that documentary, the deleted scenes include more case studies and a follow-up with campaigners.'
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Lexical: noun

foregone conclusion

Definition: a result that can be predicted with certainty
Notes: E.g. 'They knew pretty early on the result was a foregone conclusion; Labour were too far ahead to be caught.'
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Lexical: phrase

forfeit

Definition: to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty
Notes: E.g. 'Peter, finish your homework! Or you'll most likely forfeit your right to watch TV before going to bed!'
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Lexical: verb

forge

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
Notes: E.g. 1) 'A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine'. 2) 'She forged a new career in the music business'.
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Lexical: verb

frown on/upon sth

Definition: to disapprove of something
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Lexical: phrase

fruitless

Definition: failing to achieve the desire results; unproductive or useless
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Synonym: abortive, futile, ineffective, ineffectual
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Lexical: adjective

galore

Definition: in great amounts or numbers
Notes: an adjective used after a noun (Postmodifier)
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Lexical: adjective

gamut

Definition: the complete range or scope of something
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Synonym: spectrum, span, sweep
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Lexical: noun

generic

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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Lexical: adjective

give rise to

Definition: cause to happen
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Lexical: phrase

guise

Definition: an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
Notes: E.g. 'The sums paid under the guise of consultancy fees were illegal.'
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Lexical: noun

gullible

Definition: tending to believe everything, even false information
Notes: E.g. 'My sister is so gullible, she believes everything she reads on the internet.'
Synonym: naive
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Lexical: adjective

hallmark

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
Notes: E.g. 'The hallmark of Zorro The Fox is the 'Z' he leaves after helping people'.
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Lexical: noun

hapless

Definition: having no luck, unfortunate and deserving pity
Notes: E.g. 'He lost his job and his wife on the same day, what a hapless soul.'
Synonym: unlucky
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Lexical: adjective

harbour

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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Lexical: verb