adjective

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Bad / Weak

fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

florid - Having a red or flushed complexion

Bill Clinton was known for his florid complexion that made him look like he was always blushing.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.

verb

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Bad / Steal

finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

flamboyant - (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

David Bowie was known for his eye-catching flamboyant costumes as much as his brilliant music.

verb

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Good / Energy

flourish - To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.

verb

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Good / Friendly

flatter - To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.

verb

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Good / Smart

finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

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