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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 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 • Being fluent in three languages helped Ellen obtain the job of interpreter at the United Nations.
flux Definition Example • (n) state of continual change or movement • syn: flow • ant: inactivity • The fashion industry is always in a state of flux.
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.
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.
frivolous Definition Example • (adj) trivial; silly • syn: paltry; giddy • ant: vital, important • They argued over a frivolous point and wasted valuable time.
futile Definition Example • (adj) useless • syn: ineffectual, fruitless • ant: successful, effective, profitable • My futile attempts to repair the broken vase left me frustrated.
gaff Definition Example • (n) a large hook • A large side of beef swung from a gaff in the butcher shop.
gait Definition Example • (n) manner of walking • The horse’s smooth gait made riding him seem almost effortless.
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.
gape Definition Example • (v) to stare with an open mouth • The child gaped at his mother in astonishment.
garble Definition Example • (v) to distort • syn: confuse • The boy tried not to, but he garbled the message because of his sore tongue.
genealogy Definition Example • (n) family history • syn: lineage • His genealogy was recorded in the family Bible.
genesis Definition Example • (n) beginning; origin • syn: origin; creation • The professor said each civilization creates its own myth to explain its genesis.
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.