Letter F – Episode 04 1 / 20 1) What is the meaning of “Flatter”? • To praise someone insincerely • To criticize someone harshly • To ignore someone completely Explanation: Flatter means to give praise that is not fully honest, often to please or to get something. Example: He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. 2 / 20 2) What is the meaning of “Flaw”? • A perfect detail • A useful feature • A small mistake Explanation: A flaw is an error or defect that makes something less perfect. Example: I found a flaw in the new design. 3 / 20 3) What is the meaning of “Flexible”? • Completely broken • Easy to bend or change • Always stiff and hard Explanation: Flexible means something can bend or adapt easily without breaking. Example: This metal is flexible. 4 / 20 4) What is the meaning of “Flee”? • To wait calmly • To fight bravely • To escape quickly Explanation: Flee means to run away from danger or enemies. Example: Do not flee in the face of your foe. 5 / 20 5) What is the meaning of “Flesh”? • Hair only • Skin or soft tissue • Bones only Explanation: Flesh means the soft part of the body such as skin and muscle, or the meat of animals. Example: I touched the smooth flesh of her arm. 6 / 20 6) What is the meaning of “Flimsy”? • Weak and not convincing • Strong and solid • Expensive and rare Explanation: Flimsy means weak, poorly made, or not believable. Example: Jerry gave me a flimsy excuse so he could leave early. 7 / 20 7) What is the meaning of “Float”? • To fly in the air • To stay on the surface of water • To sink to the bottom Explanation: Float means to remain on the surface without sinking. Example: I found my luggage floating in the water. 8 / 20 8) What is the meaning of “Fluctuate”? • To change up and down • To remain steady • To stop completely Explanation: Fluctuate means to vary or rise and fall irregularly. Example: Oil prices fluctuated last month. 9 / 20 9) What is the meaning of “Fluffy”? • Heavy and thick • Hard and rough • Soft and light like feathers Explanation: Fluffy describes something soft, light, and airy. Example: Ann has very beautiful fluffy hair. 10 / 20 10) What is the meaning of “Flush with”? • Level with something • Higher than something • Far from something Explanation: Flush with means being even or level with another surface. Example: The desks in this class are flush with each other. 11 / 20 11) What is the meaning of “Flute”? • A guitar-like instrument • A small drum • A tube-shaped musical instrument Explanation: Flute is a musical instrument you play by blowing air across its opening. Example: She plays the flute in an orchestra. 12 / 20 12) What is the meaning of “Fly the coop”? • To escape • To stay quietly • To join a group Explanation: Fly the coop means to escape or leave suddenly. Example: The prisoner flew the coop at the first opportunity. 13 / 20 13) What is the meaning of “Fold”? • To throw away • To bend and make smaller • To tear into pieces Explanation: Fold means to bend something so it takes up less space. Example: Fold a five-dollar bill before you put it in your wallet. 14 / 20 14) What is the meaning of “Follow”? • To go in the opposite direction • To refuse instructions • To do as told Explanation: Follow means to obey rules or instructions. Example: Everybody must follow the instructions. 15 / 20 15) What is the meaning of “Foot the bill”? • To pay the cost • To avoid paying • To divide the cost equally Explanation: Foot the bill means to pay for something, often the whole amount. Example: My boss took me out for lunch and the company footed the bill. 16 / 20 16) What is the meaning of “For good”? • Forever, permanently • Just for now • Only for one day Explanation: For good means for ever, not temporary. Example: Joan left school for good. 17 / 20 17) What is the meaning of “For instance”? • For the last time • For money • For example Explanation: For instance is used to give an example. Example: Silver, for instance, is a good conductor. 18 / 20 18) What is the meaning of “For sale”? • Given as a gift • Can be purchased • Not available Explanation: For sale means available to buy. Example: Our house is for sale. 19 / 20 19) What is the meaning of “For the time being”? • In the past • For now, temporarily • Forever Explanation: For the time being means for the present time, not permanent. Example: This good feeling will last only for the time being. 20 / 20 20) What is the meaning of “Forbid”? • To allow completely • To give permission • To command not to do something Explanation: Forbid means to order someone not to do something. Example: My parents forbade me to see Tim again. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 5