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Lesson Eleven

Lesson Eleven. English I. flagrant. Definition. Example. ( adj ) glaringly bad; outrageous syn : offensive. His flagrant disregard for authority got the boy into a lot of trouble. fluent. Definition. Example. ( adj ) able to speak and/or write easily, clearly syn : flowing.

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Lesson Eleven

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  1. Lesson Eleven English I

  2. flagrant Definition Example • (adj) glaringly bad; outrageous • syn: offensive • His flagrant disregard for authority got the boy into a lot of trouble.

  3. fluent Definition Example • (adj) able to speak and/or write easily, clearly • syn: flowing • Being fluent in three languages helped Ellen obtain the job of interpreter at the United Nations.

  4. flux Definition Example • (n) state of continual change or movement • syn: flow • ant: inactivity • The fashion industry is always in a state of flux.

  5. foible Definition Example • (n) a minor weakness in character • syn: weakness, fault • The cook’s only foible was that she had a loose tongue and loved to gossip.

  6. fracas Definition Example • (n) a loud quarrel • syn: brawl • The coaches of the two teams broke up the fracas that began on the playing field after the game.

  7. frivolous Definition Example • (adj) trivial; silly • syn: paltry; giddy • ant: vital, important • They argued over a frivolous point and wasted valuable time.

  8. futile Definition Example • (adj) useless • syn: ineffectual, fruitless • ant: successful, effective, profitable • My futile attempts to repair the broken vase left me frustrated.

  9. gaff Definition Example • (n) a large hook • A large side of beef swung from a gaff in the butcher shop.

  10. gait Definition Example • (n) manner of walking • The horse’s smooth gait made riding him seem almost effortless.

  11. gambit Definition Example • (n) an opening maneuver or action one uses to gain advantage • syn: strategy • I was wise to his gambit, so I did not take the easy jump he gave me.

  12. gape Definition Example • (v) to stare with an open mouth • The child gaped at his mother in astonishment.

  13. garble Definition Example • (v) to distort • syn: confuse • The boy tried not to, but he garbled the message because of his sore tongue.

  14. genealogy Definition Example • (n) family history • syn: lineage • His genealogy was recorded in the family Bible.

  15. genesis Definition Example • (n) beginning; origin • syn: origin; creation • The professor said each civilization creates its own myth to explain its genesis.

  16. ghastly Definition Example • (adj) horrible; frightful • syn: dreadful, hideous • ant: lovely, attractive • There was a ghastly smile on the dead man’s face; it was as if he had had the last laugh.

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