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euphemism
A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh or embarrassing.
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euphonious
Pleasant and harmonious in sound.
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evanescence
The quality or process of fading quickly from view or existence.
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exculpate
To clear someone from blame or guilt.
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exigency
An urgent need or demanding circumstance requiring action.
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expedite
To make a process happen more quickly.
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extrapolate
To estimate beyond known observations by extending a pattern or relationship.
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febrile
Feverish, either literally or in restless excitement.
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felicity
Great happiness; also an apt or pleasing quality of expression.
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fervid
Intensely enthusiastic or impassioned.
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fervor
Intense enthusiasm or passionate feeling.
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firmament
The sky or heavens, especially as imagined as a vault above the earth.
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flag
To weaken, droop, or lose energy and enthusiasm.
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fledgling
A person or organization that is inexperienced or just beginning.
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flout
To openly disregard or defy a rule or convention.
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foist
To impose something unwanted on another person, often deceptively.
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foment
To stir up or encourage trouble or unrest.
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foray
A brief venture into an unfamiliar area or activity.
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fricative
A speech sound made by forcing air through a narrow passage.
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frolicsome
Playful and full of lively high spirits.
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frugal
Careful to avoid unnecessary spending or waste.
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fugacious
Passing away or lasting only briefly.
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funereal
Resembling a funeral in solemnity, gloom, or slow pace.
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furtive
Secretive in a way that suggests an attempt to avoid notice.