7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 30 |
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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
fraternal | adj. | They were fraternal twins. | from two separately fertilized ova |
freak | noun | A freak of nature produced snow in the summer. | an occurrence that is highly unusual |
frugal | adj. | We ate a rather frugal lunch that day. | costing little; inexpensive |
frustrate | verb | The wind frustrated my attempt to rake the lawn | prevent from accomplishing a purpose |
fungus | noun | Fungus will often grow on dead and decaying trees. | molds, yeasts, mushrooms |
funnel | noun | Using a funnel will help prevent spills. | a conical utensil having a small hole |
gaiety | noun | The party helped spark gaiety and laughter. | a state of joyful exuberance or merriment |
galaxy | noun | We saw a galaxy of theatrical performers. | an assembly of glamorous or distinguished persons |
garlic | noun | Garlic is a vital part of Italian cooking. | an onionlike plant with a strong flavor |
genealogy | noun | Genealogy has become very important to many. | record or table of ancestors; a family tree |