ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsF
ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with F
59 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.
- fabricate verb — to invent or make up something false
- facilitate verb — to make a process easier or help it happen
- facsimile noun — an exact or highly faithful copy of something
- factor noun — one thing that helps cause or influence a result
- fallacy noun — a mistaken belief based on flawed reasoning
- fallible adjective — capable of making mistakes or being wrong
- falter verb — to lose strength, confidence, or steadiness
- fastidious adjective — very attentive to detail; hard to please
- fathomable adjective — able to be understood or figured out
- fatuous adjective — foolish and lacking good judgment
- favor verb — to prefer or support one choice over another
- fawning adjective — excessively flattering or submissive to gain favor
- feasible adjective — possible to do conveniently
- feckless adjective — ineffective and lacking responsibility or initiative
- fecund adjective — highly fertile or productive
- feeble adjective — extremely weak or lacking strength
- feign verb — to pretend to feel or have something
- felicity noun — a state of great happiness
- fervent adjective — having or showing intense feeling
- fervor noun — intense feeling or enthusiasm
- fetid adjective — having a strong, foul smell
- fiasco noun — a complete and embarrassing failure
- fickle adjective — changing frequently and without good reason
- figurative adjective — based on comparison or symbol rather than a literal meaning
- fitful adjective — irregular and repeatedly stopping and starting
- flamboyant adjective — strikingly bold or colorful in style
- fleeting adjective — lasting for a very short time
- flexible adjective — able to bend easily without breaking, or willing to change plans
- florid adjective — excessively elaborate or flowery in style, or having a flushed reddish complexion
- flourish verb — to grow or develop successfully; to thrive
- fluctuate verb — to rise and fall irregularly
- flustered adjective — confused and nervous because of pressure
- foible noun — minor weakness or peculiar flaw in a person's character
- forage verb — to search in many places for something to eat
- foresee verb — to know or realize something will happen before it does
- forestall verb — to prevent something by taking action in advance
- forlorn adjective — pitifully sad, lonely, or abandoned
- former adjective — belonging to an earlier time or position
- formidable adjective — inspiring fear or respect through great strength or ability
- formulate verb — to create or develop a plan, idea, or explanation carefully
- fortification noun — a structure built to defend a place against attack
- fortify verb — to strengthen or reinforce
- fortitude noun — courage and strength in facing pain or adversity
- fortuitous adjective — happening by chance; accidental (the 'lucky' sense is a common but disputed extension)
- fraction noun — a small part of a whole
- fractious adjective — irritable, quarrelsome, or difficult to control
- fragrant adjective — having a pleasant smell
- frank adjective — open, honest, and direct in speech
- frazzled adjective — tired and upset from too much activity or worry
- frenetic adjective — fast, chaotic, and full of nervous energy
- frequent adjective — occurring many times or at short intervals
- frivolous adjective — not serious or important
- frugal adjective — sparing with money or food; thrifty
- frustrate verb — to prevent someone from achieving a goal, causing annoyance
- fulsome adjective — excessive, exaggerated, or insincere in praise or flattery
- fundamental adjective — serving as a necessary foundation or central part
- furtive adjective — attempting to avoid notice; secretive
- fussy adjective — hard to please and easily bothered by small things
- futile adjective — producing no useful result; pointless