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Words Starting with “F

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/ˈflɛʃ.lɪŋ/

noun

A human being, typically used in science fiction or fantasy contexts to emphasize the speaker's detachment from or superiority over biological life.

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/flɛks/

verb

To bend a limb or joint, or to tighten a muscle.

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/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/

adjective

Capable of bending easily without breaking; easily modified or adaptable to changing circumstances.

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/ˈflaɪt pæθ/

noun

The line, route, or trajectory along which an aircraft, spacecraft, or projectile travels through the air.

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/ˈflɪn.tʃɪŋ/

adjective

Showing fear, hesitation, or a tendency to shrink away from difficulty or danger.

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/ˈflɪp tɑːp/

noun

A lid or cover that is hinged on one side so that it can be opened or closed with a flicking motion.

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/ˈflɜːr.tɪŋ/

noun

The behavior of subtly showing romantic or sexual attraction to someone without serious intent.

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/floʊt/

verb

To rest or move slowly on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

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/ˈfloʊtərz/

noun

Small specks, threads, or cobweb-like images that drift across a person's field of vision, caused by shadows cast on the retina by debris in the vitreous humor of the eye.

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/ˈfloʊ.tɪŋ/

adjective

Resting on the surface of a liquid; buoyant and not sinking.

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/ˈflɔːr ˌkʌv.ər.ɪŋ/

noun

Any material or substance applied to a floor structure to provide a walking surface, insulation, or decorative finish.

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/ˈflɔːrɪŋ/

noun

The material used to finish, cover, or pave the floor of a room or building.

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/ˈflɒr.ɪd/

adjective

Having a red or flushed complexion.

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/ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/

verb

To grow, develop, or thrive in a healthy and vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

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/ˈflaʊ.ər.i/

adjective

Containing or decorated with flowers; full of blossoms.

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/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/

noun

An irregular rising and falling in number, amount, or quality; a state of constant change.

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/ˈfluː.ɪd/

noun

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or a liquid.

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/fluːˈɪd.ə.ti/

noun

The quality or state of being fluid; the ability to flow easily or change shape smoothly without resistance.

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