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Emoji
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#3481
💨
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flatulence
/ˈflætʃələns/
noun
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the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
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Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence. |
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gas, bloating, wind, intestinal gas
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digestion, gut comfort
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cause flatulence, experience flatulence, excessive flatulence
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#3482
👆
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flick
/flɪk/
verb
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flicked
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flicked
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flicks
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flicking
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to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
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He flicked the switch to turn on the light. |
at the flick of a switch |
with very little effort; instantly
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snap, flip, strike, jerk
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hold, grasp
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flick through, flick a switch, flick the wrist, flick away
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#3483
🤸
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flexible
/ˈfleks.ə.bəl/
adjective
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able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change
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Yoga helps to make the body more flexible. |
flexible schedule |
an adaptable timetable
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adaptable, pliable, versatile, adjustable
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rigid, inflexible, stiff
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flexible policy, flexible approach, flexible schedule, flexible body
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#3484
⏳
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fleeting
/ˈfliː.tɪŋ/
adjective
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lasting for a very short time
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She had a fleeting smile before she left. |
fleeting moment |
a very brief period of time
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brief, short-lived, momentary, transient
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enduring, lasting, permanent
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fleeting glance, fleeting thought, fleeting opportunity, fleeting impression
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#3485
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fleet
/fliːt/
noun
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a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
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The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise. |
a fleet of foot |
very fast and agile in movement
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armada, squadron, convoy, flotilla, group
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individual, single
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naval fleet, fishing fleet, fleet of cars, merchant fleet
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#3486
🐑
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fleece
/fliːs/
noun/verb
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fleeced
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fleeced
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fleeces
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fleecing
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The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
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The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully. |
fleecing someone |
To cheat or swindle someone out of money.
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wool, coat, swindle, cheat
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truth, honesty
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sheep fleece, soft fleece, fleece jacket, fleece someone
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#3487
🌱
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fledgling
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
noun/adjective
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A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.
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The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges. |
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novice, beginner, rookie, apprentice
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expert, veteran
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fledgling company, fledgling writer, fledgling industry
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#3488
🐣
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fledgeling
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
noun
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A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
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The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight. |
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chick, juvenile, beginner, novice
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expert, professional
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fledgeling bird, fledgeling company, fledgeling career
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#3489
🐦
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fledge
/flɛdʒ/
verb
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fledged
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fledged
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fledges
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fledging
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To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
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The young birds will fledge in a few weeks. |
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grow, mature, develop, fly
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nest, grounded
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young birds fledge, fledge chicks, eaglets fledge
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#3490
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flection
/ˈflɛkʃən/
noun
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The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
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The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination. |
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bending, flexion, curvature, inclination
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extension, straightening
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knee flection, arm flection, flection test, joint flection
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#3491
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fleck
/flɛk/
noun
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a small spot or mark, often of a different color
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There was a fleck of paint on the floor. |
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speck, spot, dot, mark
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fleck of paint, fleck of light, tiny fleck
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#3492
🔪
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flay
/fleɪ/
verb
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flayed
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flayed
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flays
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flaying
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to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
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The chef flayed the fish before cooking it. |
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skin, strip, criticize, excoriate
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cover, protect
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flay alive, flay mercilessly, flay the fish
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#3493
🌾
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flax
/flæks/
noun
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a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
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Flax is often used in making linen fabrics. |
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linseed, plant fiber
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flax seeds, flax fibers, flax plant
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#3494
💔
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flaw
/flɔː/
noun
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a defect or imperfection in something
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The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible. |
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defect, imperfection, blemish, fault
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perfection, strength
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major flaw, design flaw, flaw in logic
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#3495
💎
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flaunt
/flɔːnt/
verb
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flaunted
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flaunted
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flaunts
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flaunting
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to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
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She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties. |
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show off, display, parade, boast
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hide, conceal
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flaunt wealth, flaunt style, flaunt success
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#3496
🕳️
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fissure
/ˈfɪʃ.ər/
noun
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a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
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The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road. |
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crack, crevice, split, gap
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seam, closure
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rock fissure, deep fissure, geological fissure, fissure formation
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#3497
😊
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flatter
/ˈflætər/
verb
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flattered
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flattered
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flatters
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flattering
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to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion. |
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praise, compliment, butter up, charm
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criticize, insult
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flatter someone, flattering words, flattered by, flattering remark
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#3498
🚗
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flashy
/ˈflæʃi/
adjective
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ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
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He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets. |
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showy, gaudy, ostentatious, striking
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modest, plain, simple
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flashy clothes, flashy car, flashy style
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#3499
💃
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flamboyant
/flæmˈbɔɪənt/
adjective
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showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
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His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party. |
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showy, ostentatious, flashy, bold, vibrant
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modest, plain, subdued
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flamboyant personality, flamboyant style, flamboyant gestures
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#3500
🎨
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flair
/flɛr/
noun
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a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style
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She has a flair for painting that sets her apart. |
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talent, aptitude, knack, gift, style
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ineptitude, inability
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flair for, natural flair, artistic flair, creative flair
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#3501
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flail
/fleɪl/
verb
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flailed
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flailed
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flails
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flailing
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to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
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He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water. |
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thrash, swing, wave, beat
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still, calm
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flail arms, flail wildly, flail helplessly
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#3502
🚨
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flagrant
/ˈfleɪɡrənt/
adjective
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shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
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It was a flagrant violation of the rules. |
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blatant, obvious, glaring, conspicuous
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subtle, minor, hidden
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flagrant abuse, flagrant disregard, flagrant violation
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#3503
😓
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flagging
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/
adjective
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becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
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After hours of work, his energy was flagging. |
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weary, declining, drooping, fading
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energetic, vigorous
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flagging interest, flagging energy, flagging spirits
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#3504
🩸
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flagellate
/ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/
verb
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flagellated
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flagellated
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flagellates
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flagellating
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to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
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In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance. |
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whip, flog, beat, lash
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comfort, soothe
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flagellate oneself, flagellate publicly, flagellate as penance
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#3505
🚢
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flag-officer
/ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/
noun
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a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
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The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony. |
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admiral, commodore, naval officer, captain
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junior officer, midshipman
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flag-officer rank, flag-officer command, senior flag-officer
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#3506
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flag
/flæɡ/
noun, verb
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flagged
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flagged
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flags
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flagging
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a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
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They raised the national flag during the ceremony. |
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a warning sign or indication of danger
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banner, ensign, signal, mark
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ignore, conceal
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raise a flag, flag down, flag as important, flag a message
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#3507
🍌
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flaccid
/ˈflæks.ɪd/
adjective
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soft, limp, or lacking firmness
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The fruit was overripe and flaccid. |
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limp, soft, drooping, weak
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firm, stiff, rigid
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flaccid tissue, flaccid fruit, flaccid muscles
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#3508
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fixture
/ˈfɪks.tʃər/
noun
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a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
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The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday. |
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installation, fitting, attachment, appliance
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movable, temporary
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bathroom fixture, light fixture, plumbing fixture
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#3509
💤
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fitful
/ˈfɪt.fəl/
adjective
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occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
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He had a fitful sleep due to the storm. |
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intermittent, sporadic, irregular, broken
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continuous, steady, regular
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fitful sleep, fitful efforts, fitful rain
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#3510
👟
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fit
/fɪt/
verb, adjective, noun
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fit
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fit
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fits
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fitting
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to be of the right size, shape, or type; suitable or healthy
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These shoes fit me perfectly. |
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in very good health or condition
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suit, match, adjust, accommodate
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ill-suited, inappropriate, unfit
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fit perfectly, fit well, fit into, fit for purpose
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