201 詞
詳細 · 紅寶書
fabric
組織｜教學補註：artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synt...
英文釋義：artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; the underlying structure
相似詞：cloth, material, textile, framework
相反詞：immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial
用法／搭配：核心義：artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers。中文錨點：組織｜教學補註：artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synt。GRE tip: "fabric" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fabric of X; a sense / degree / lack of fabric; amid / despite fabric Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fabric of ______. （空格填入與「組織｜教學補註：artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synt」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent. （組織）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
fabricate
製造／捏造
英文釋義：製造／捏造
用法／搭配：考意錨點：製造／捏造
Example · TTS
On the exam, fabricate most nearly means a sense of "製造／捏造". （製造／捏造）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
facetious
膚淺的｜教學補註：cleverly amusing in tone
英文釋義：cleverly amusing in tone
相似詞：bantering, tongue-in-cheek
派生詞：facetiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：cleverly amusing in tone。中文錨點：膚淺的｜教學補註：cleverly amusing in tone。GRE tip: "facetious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a facetious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather facetious; facetious enough to... Sentence frame: Her facetious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「膚淺的｜教學補註：cleverly amusing in tone」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Facetious remarks. （膚淺的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
facile
膚淺的｜教學補註：arrived at without due care or effort
英文釋義：arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth; performing adroitly and without effort
相似詞：eloquent, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken
相反詞：inarticulate, tongue-tied
派生詞：facility n.
形近詞：facet 方面 ｜ facade 假象，外觀，房屋正面 ｜ facile 輕率的，容易的
用法／搭配：核心義：arrived at without due care or effort。中文錨點：膚淺的｜教學補註：arrived at without due care or effort。GRE tip: "facile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a facile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather facile; facile enough to... Sentence frame: Her facile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「膚淺的｜教學補註：arrived at without due care or effort」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Too facile a solution for so complex a problem. （膚淺的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
facilitate
促進；使容易
英文釋義：促進；使容易
用法／搭配：模板促進一致報告。
Example · TTS
Templates facilitate consistent reporting. （促進；使容易）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
fact
事實
英文釋義：事實
用法／搭配：把事實與偏好敘事分開。
Example · TTS
Separate fact from preferred narrative. （事實）
詳細 · 重要詞
factiousness
派系的；黨派的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：派系的；黨派的。GRE tip: "factiousness" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the factiousness of X; a sense / degree / lack of factiousness; amid / despite factiousness Sentence frame: The debate turns on the factiousness of ______. （空格填入與「派系的；黨派的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of factiousness is crucial to understanding the argument. （派系的；黨派的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
factoid
似是而非事實
英文釋義：似是而非事實
用法／搭配：考意錨點：似是而非事實
Example · TTS
On the exam, factoid most nearly means a sense of "似是而非事實". （似是而非事實）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
factor
因素；因子
英文釋義：因素；因子
用法／搭配：明確控制每個理論因素。
Example · TTS
Control for each theorized factor explicitly. （因素；因子）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
fad
n. （短暫的）流行，時尚
英文釋義：a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
相似詞：trend, vogue
派生詞：faddy adj., faddist n.
用法／搭配：a passing fad 曇花一現
Example · TTS
He always follows the latest fads. （（短暫的）流行，時尚）
詳細 · 紅寶書
faddish
時尚｜教學補註：intensely fashionable for a short time
英文釋義：intensely fashionable for a short time
相似詞：faddy
用法／搭配：核心義：intensely fashionable for a short time。中文錨點：時尚｜教學補註：intensely fashionable for a short time。GRE tip: "faddish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a faddish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather faddish; faddish enough to... Sentence frame: Her faddish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「時尚｜教學補註：intensely fashionable for a short time」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her faddish approach to the evidence. （時尚）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
fading
褪色中
英文釋義：褪色中
用法／搭配：褪色效應值得誠實圖表。
Example · TTS
Fading effects deserve honest plots. （褪色中）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
faint
昏迷｜教學補註：a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
英文釋義：a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain; pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
相似詞：swoon, syncope, deliquium, conk, weak, dim
相反詞：be born, strong, focus, undimmed
派生詞：faintness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain。中文錨點：昏迷｜教學補註：a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain。GRE tip: "faint" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the faint of X; a sense / degree / lack of faint; amid / despite faint Sentence frame: The debate turns on the faint of ______. （空格填入與「昏迷｜教學補註：a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A faint clue to the origin of the mystery. （昏迷）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
fainthearted
懦弱
英文釋義：懦弱
用法／搭配：考意錨點：懦弱
Example · TTS
On the exam, fainthearted most nearly means a sense of "懦弱". （懦弱）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
fallacious
謬誤的
英文釋義：謬誤的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：謬誤的
Example · TTS
On the exam, fallacious most nearly means a sense of "謬誤的". （謬誤的）
詳細 · 救命800
fallacy
n. 錯誤，謬論
英文釋義：a wrong belief
相似詞：erroneousness, falsehood, myth
相反詞：truth
派生詞：fallacious adj.錯誤的
用法／搭配：common fallacy 普遍的謬見
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the common fallacy. （錯誤，謬論）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fallibility
不可靠性；出錯性
英文釋義：the likelihood of making errors
相反詞：infallibility
派生詞：fallible adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the likelihood of making errors。中文錨點：不可靠性；出錯性。GRE tip: "fallibility" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fallibility of X; a sense / degree / lack of fallibility; amid / despite fallibility Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fallibility of ______. （空格填入與「不可靠性；出錯性」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fallibility is crucial to understanding the argument. （不可靠性；出錯性）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、重要詞
fallow
adj. 閒置的｜教學補註：not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
英文釋義：not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
相似詞：dormant, vacant, idle
相反詞：active, awakened, busy, run, work
用法／搭配：a fallow period 空閒期
Example · TTS
A fallow gold market. （閒置的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
falter
蹣跚；猶豫
英文釋義：the act of pausing uncertainly; be unsure or weak
相似詞：hesitation, waver, faltering, stumble, bumble, stutter
派生詞：faltering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of pausing uncertainly。中文錨點：蹣跚；猶豫。GRE tip: "falter" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the falter of X; a sense / degree / lack of falter; amid / despite falter Sentence frame: The debate turns on the falter of ______. （空格填入與「蹣跚；猶豫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room. （蹣跚；猶豫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
famine
女性化的｜教學補註：an acute insufficiency
英文釋義：an acute insufficiency; a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
相似詞：dearth, shortage
用法／搭配：核心義：an acute insufficiency。中文錨點：女性化的｜教學補註：an acute insufficiency。GRE tip: "famine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the famine of X; a sense / degree / lack of famine; amid / despite famine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the famine of ______. （空格填入與「女性化的｜教學補註：an acute insufficiency」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of famine is crucial to understanding the argument. （女性化的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
faminie
女性的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：女性的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "faminie" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the faminie of X; a sense / degree / lack of faminie; amid / despite faminie Sentence frame: The debate turns on the faminie of ______. （空格填入與「女性的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of faminie is crucial to understanding the argument. （女性的）
詳細 · 複習詞
famish
捱餓｜教學補註：be hungry
英文釋義：be hungry; go without food; deprive of food
相似詞：starve, hunger
相反詞：be full, feed
用法／搭配：核心義：to be hungry。中文錨點：捱餓｜教學補註：be hungry。GRE tip: treat "famish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to famish sth; refuse / choose / begin to famish; the famishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to famish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「捱餓｜教學補註：be hungry」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Many famished in the countryside during the drought. （捱餓）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fang
毒牙｜教學補註：a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
英文釋義：a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon; an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs
用法／搭配：核心義：a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon。中文錨點：毒牙｜教學補註：a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon。GRE tip: "fang" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fang of X; a sense / degree / lack of fang; amid / despite fang Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fang of ______. （空格填入與「毒牙｜教學補註：a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fang is crucial to understanding the argument. （毒牙）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
far-fetched
adj. 牽強的，不可信的
英文釋義：not likely to be true
相似詞：dubious, implausible, unbelievable
相反詞：certain, reliable, plausible, credible
用法／搭配：a far-fetched plot 牽強的劇情
Example · TTS
It was a far-fetched plot. （牽強的，不可信的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
fastidious
adj. 挑剔的，極仔細的
英文釋義：possessing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail
相似詞：demanding, exacting
相反詞：careless, sloppy, unfastidious, obviate, undemanding
派生詞：fastidiousness n.
用法／搭配：be fastidious about personal hygiene and appearance 極其注意個人衛生和外表
Example · TTS
Fastidious about personal cleanliness. （挑剔的，極仔細的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fathom
理解｜教學補註：a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
英文釋義：a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth; (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
相似詞：fthm, penetrate, bottom, sound
相反詞：side, top, devoice, silence, unsound
用法／搭配：核心義：a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth。中文錨點：理解｜教學補註：a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth。GRE tip: "fathom" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fathom of X; a sense / degree / lack of fathom; amid / despite fathom Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fathom of ______. （空格填入與「理解｜教學補註：a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fathom is crucial to understanding the argument. （理解）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fatidic
預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "fatidic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fatidic of X; a sense / degree / lack of fatidic; amid / despite fatidic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fatidic of ______. （空格填入與「預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fatidic is crucial to understanding the argument. （預言的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
fatigue
n. 疲憊｜教學補註：a feeling of being extremely tired
英文釋義：a feeling of being extremely tired
相似詞：exhaustion, weariness
相反詞：refresh
用法／搭配：physical and mental fatigue 心力交瘁
Example · TTS
Growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills. （疲憊）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fatuity
昏庸｜教學補註：a ludicrous folly
英文釋義：a ludicrous folly
相似詞：absurdity, fatuousness, silliness
派生詞：fatuous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a ludicrous folly。中文錨點：昏庸｜教學補註：a ludicrous folly。GRE tip: "fatuity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fatuity of X; a sense / degree / lack of fatuity; amid / despite fatuity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fatuity of ______. （空格填入與「昏庸｜教學補註：a ludicrous folly」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fatuity is crucial to understanding the argument. （昏庸）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
fatuous
愚笨的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence
英文釋義：devoid of intelligence
相似詞：asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous
相反詞：meaningful, sensible, mindful
派生詞：fatuousness n., fatuity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：devoid of intelligence。中文錨點：愚笨的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence。GRE tip: "fatuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fatuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fatuous; fatuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her fatuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「愚笨的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her fatuous approach to the evidence. （愚笨的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
favorable
有利的
英文釋義：有利的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：有利的
Example · TTS
On the exam, favorable most nearly means a sense of "有利的". （有利的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
fawn
巴結；奉承
英文釋義：巴結；奉承
用法／搭配：初級分析師不該對每個理論時尚巴結奉承。
Example · TTS
Junior analysts should not fawn over every fashion in theory. （巴結；奉承）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
faze
煩擾；打擾
英文釋義：disturb the composure of
相似詞：unnerve, enervate, unsettle
相反詞：invigorate, strengthen
用法／搭配：核心義：to disturb the composure of。中文錨點：煩擾；打擾。GRE tip: treat "faze" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to faze sth; refuse / choose / begin to faze; the fazing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to faze ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「煩擾；打擾」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to faze what they had once defended. （煩擾；打擾）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
fealty
n. 忠誠｜教學補註：loyalty
英文釋義：loyalty
相似詞：adhesion, allegiance, fidelity
相反詞：infidelity, unfaithfulness
形近詞：trenchancy = effective ｜ fealty = fidelity 忠誠
用法／搭配：vow fealty to the king 發誓向國王效忠
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the vow fealty to the king. （忠誠）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
fearless
無所畏懼的
英文釋義：無所畏懼的
用法／搭配：無畏透明勝過完美感覺。
Example · TTS
Fearless transparency beats perfect vibes. （無所畏懼的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
febrile
發熱的｜教學補註：of or relating to or characterized by fever
英文釋義：of or relating to or characterized by fever
相似詞：feverish
相反詞：afebrile
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or characterized by fever。中文錨點：發熱的｜教學補註：of or relating to or characterized by fever。GRE tip: "febrile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a febrile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather febrile; febrile enough to... Sentence frame: Her febrile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「發熱的｜教學補註：of or relating to or characterized by fever」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A febrile reaction caused by an allergen. （發熱的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
feckless
adj. 沒用的，無效的
英文釋義：ineffective
相似詞：bootless, futile, fruitless
派生詞：fecklessness n.
用法／搭配：feckless negotiations 毫無成果的談判
Example · TTS
Feckless attempts to repair the plumbing. （沒用的，無效的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fecund
肥沃的｜教學補註：capable of producing offspring or vegetation
英文釋義：capable of producing offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
相似詞：fertile, prolific
相反詞：sterile, unproductive, barren
派生詞：fecundity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of producing offspring or vegetation。中文錨點：肥沃的｜教學補註：capable of producing offspring or vegetation。GRE tip: "fecund" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fecund argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fecund; fecund enough to... Sentence frame: Her fecund ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「肥沃的｜教學補註：capable of producing offspring or vegetation」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A fecund imagination. （肥沃的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fecundity
繁殖；多產
英文釋義：the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination; the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
相似詞：fruitfulness, fertility
相反詞：fruitlessness, infertility
派生詞：fecund adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination。中文錨點：繁殖；多產。GRE tip: "fecundity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fecundity of X; a sense / degree / lack of fecundity; amid / despite fecundity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fecundity of ______. （空格填入與「繁殖；多產」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fecundity is crucial to understanding the argument. （繁殖；多產）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
feeble
adj. 衰弱的｜教學補註：lacking in strength
英文釋義：lacking in strength
相似詞：debilitated, effete, enervated
派生詞：feebleness n.
用法／搭配：feeble and irregular heartbeat 虛弱且不規則的心跳
Example · TTS
A feeble old woman. （衰弱的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
feign
v. 假裝｜教學補註：to give a false appearance of
英文釋義：to give a false appearance of
相似詞：affect, false (adj.)
相反詞：true
派生詞：feigning n.
用法／搭配：feign illness 裝病
Example · TTS
He feigned that he was ill. （假裝）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
feint
佯攻｜教學補註：any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
英文釋義：any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack); deceive by a mock action
用法／搭配：核心義：any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)。中文錨點：佯攻｜教學補註：any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)。GRE tip: "feint" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the feint of X; a sense / degree / lack of feint; amid / despite feint Sentence frame: The debate turns on the feint of ______. （空格填入與「佯攻｜教學補註：any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The midfielder feinted to shoot. （佯攻）
詳細 · 紅寶書
felicitate
慶賀｜教學補註：express congratulations
英文釋義：express congratulations
相似詞：congratulate
派生詞：felicity n., felicitation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to express congratulations。中文錨點：慶賀｜教學補註：express congratulations。GRE tip: treat "felicitate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to felicitate sth; refuse / choose / begin to felicitate; the felicitating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to felicitate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「慶賀｜教學補註：express congratulations」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to felicitate what they had once defended. （慶賀）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
felicitous
adj. 合適的，恰當的
英文釋義：well-chosen and suitable
相似詞：happy
相反詞：infelicitous
派生詞：felicitousness n., felicity n.
用法／搭配：a felicitous phrase 恰當的措辭
Example · TTS
A felicitous speaker. （合適的，恰當的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
feline
貓的｜教學補註：any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractil...
英文釋義：any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws; of or relating to cats
相似詞：felid
用法／搭配：核心義：any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws。中文錨點：貓的｜教學補註：any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractil。GRE tip: "feline" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the feline of X; a sense / degree / lack of feline; amid / despite feline Sentence frame: The debate turns on the feline of ______. （空格填入與「貓的｜教學補註：any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractil」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Feline fur. （貓的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
felony
重罪｜教學補註：a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
英文釋義：a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
派生詞：felonious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a serious crime (such as murder or arson)。中文錨點：重罪｜教學補註：a serious crime (such as murder or arson)。GRE tip: "felony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the felony of X; a sense / degree / lack of felony; amid / despite felony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the felony of ______. （空格填入與「重罪｜教學補註：a serious crime (such as murder or arson)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of felony is crucial to understanding the argument. （重罪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
feminist
女權主義者
英文釋義：a supporter of feminism; of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women
相似詞：libber
派生詞：feminism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a supporter of feminism。中文錨點：女權主義者。GRE tip: "feminist" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the feminist of X; a sense / degree / lack of feminist; amid / despite feminist Sentence frame: The debate turns on the feminist of ______. （空格填入與「女權主義者」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Feminist critique. （女權主義者）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
feral
野生的｜教學補註：wild and menacing
英文釋義：wild and menacing
相似詞：ferine, savage
用法／搭配：核心義：wild and menacing。中文錨點：野生的｜教學補註：wild and menacing。GRE tip: "feral" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a feral argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather feral; feral enough to... Sentence frame: Her feral ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「野生的｜教學補註：wild and menacing」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A pack of feral dogs. （野生的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ferocious
殘暴的｜教學補註：marked by extreme and violent energy
英文釋義：marked by extreme and violent energy
相似詞：fierce, furious, savage
派生詞：ferociousness n., ferocity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by extreme and violent energy。中文錨點：殘暴的｜教學補註：marked by extreme and violent energy。GRE tip: "ferocious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a ferocious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ferocious; ferocious enough to... Sentence frame: Her ferocious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「殘暴的｜教學補註：marked by extreme and violent energy」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A ferocious beating. （殘暴的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ferocity
殘暴｜教學補註：the property of being wild or turbulent
英文釋義：the property of being wild or turbulent
相似詞：fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, violence, wildness
相反詞：tameness
派生詞：ferocious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the property of being wild or turbulent。中文錨點：殘暴｜教學補註：the property of being wild or turbulent。GRE tip: "ferocity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ferocity of X; a sense / degree / lack of ferocity; amid / despite ferocity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ferocity of ______. （空格填入與「殘暴｜教學補註：the property of being wild or turbulent」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ferocity is crucial to understanding the argument. （殘暴）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
fertile
肥沃的；多產的
英文釋義：肥沃的；多產的
用法／搭配：多產辯論產生可檢驗假說。
Example · TTS
A fertile debate generated testable hypotheses. （肥沃的；多產的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
fervid
狂熱的
英文釋義：狂熱的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：狂熱的
Example · TTS
On the exam, fervid most nearly means a sense of "狂熱的". （狂熱的）
詳細 · 救命800
fester
v. 腐爛｜教學補註：to infect, inflame, or corrupt
英文釋義：to infect, inflame, or corrupt
相似詞：corrupt, spoil, molder
相反詞：incorrupt, straight
派生詞：festering n.
用法／搭配：a dirty wound will probably fester 傷口弄髒了有可能會化膿
Example · TTS
Her wounds are festering. （腐爛）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fetid
惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous
英文釋義：offensively malodorous
相似詞：foetid, foul, foul-smelling, funky, noisome, smelly
相反詞：fair, unclog, pleasant, fragrant
派生詞：fetidness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensively malodorous。中文錨點：惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous。GRE tip: "fetid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fetid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fetid; fetid enough to... Sentence frame: Her fetid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her fetid remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （惡臭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fiat
命令｜教學補註：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issu...
英文釋義：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
相似詞：decree, edict, order, rescript
相反詞：deregulate, disorder, disorderliness
用法／搭配：核心義：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)。中文錨點：命令｜教學補註：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issu。GRE tip: "fiat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fiat of X; a sense / degree / lack of fiat; amid / despite fiat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fiat of ______. （空格填入與「命令｜教學補註：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issu」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fiat is crucial to understanding the argument. （命令）
詳細 · 重要詞
fiery
熾熱的；爆裂的
英文釋義：characterized by intense emotion; like or suggestive of fire
相似詞：ardent, fervent, fervid, impassioned, perfervid, torrid
派生詞：fire n., fieriness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by intense emotion。中文錨點：熾熱的；爆裂的。GRE tip: "fiery" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fiery argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fiery; fiery enough to... Sentence frame: Her fiery ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「熾熱的；爆裂的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A fiery desert wind. （熾熱的；爆裂的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
fight
戰鬥
英文釋義：戰鬥
用法／搭配：用設計打偏差，不是感覺。
Example · TTS
Fight bias with design, not vibes. （戰鬥）
詳細 · 紅寶書
figment
虛構的事物
英文釋義：a contrived or fantastic idea
用法／搭配：核心義：a contrived or fantastic idea。中文錨點：虛構的事物。GRE tip: "figment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the figment of X; a sense / degree / lack of figment; amid / despite figment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the figment of ______. （空格填入與「虛構的事物」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A figment of the imagination. （虛構的事物）
詳細 · 紅寶書
figurine
小雕塑｜教學補註：a small carved or molded figure
英文釋義：a small carved or molded figure
相似詞：statuette
用法／搭配：核心義：a small carved or molded figure。中文錨點：小雕塑｜教學補註：a small carved or molded figure。GRE tip: "figurine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the figurine of X; a sense / degree / lack of figurine; amid / despite figurine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the figurine of ______. （空格填入與「小雕塑｜教學補註：a small carved or molded figure」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of figurine is crucial to understanding the argument. （小雕塑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
file
挫平｜教學補註：a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
英文釋義：a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together; a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
相似詞：register, charge, lodge
相反詞：calm, discharge, pay cash, dislodge
派生詞：filing n., filer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together。中文錨點：挫平｜教學補註：a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together。GRE tip: "file" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the file of X; a sense / degree / lack of file; amid / despite file Sentence frame: The debate turns on the file of ______. （空格填入與「挫平｜教學補註：a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The students filed into the classroom. （挫平）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
filial
孝順的｜教學補註：designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the paren...
英文釋義：designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation; relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
相反詞：parental
用法／搭配：核心義：designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation。中文錨點：孝順的｜教學補註：designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the paren。GRE tip: "filial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a filial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather filial; filial enough to... Sentence frame: Her filial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「孝順的｜教學補註：designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the paren」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Filial respect. （孝順的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
filibuster
拖延議事｜教學補註：a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legisl...
英文釋義：a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes; (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
相似詞：filibusterer
派生詞：filibusterer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes。中文錨點：拖延議事｜教學補註：a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legisl。GRE tip: "filibuster" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the filibuster of X; a sense / degree / lack of filibuster; amid / despite filibuster Sentence frame: The debate turns on the filibuster of ______. （空格填入與「拖延議事｜教學補註：a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legisl」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of filibuster is crucial to understanding the argument. （拖延議事）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
filth
污穢；骯髒
英文釋義：any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant; the state of being covered with unclean things
相似詞：crud, skank, dirt, grime, soil, stain
相反詞：clean
派生詞：filthy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant。中文錨點：污穢；骯髒。GRE tip: "filth" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the filth of X; a sense / degree / lack of filth; amid / despite filth Sentence frame: The debate turns on the filth of ______. （空格填入與「污穢；骯髒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of filth is crucial to understanding the argument. （污穢；骯髒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
finable
可罰款的｜教學補註：liable to a fine
英文釋義：liable to a fine
相似詞：fineable
用法／搭配：核心義：liable to a fine。中文錨點：可罰款的｜教學補註：liable to a fine。GRE tip: "finable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a finable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather finable; finable enough to... Sentence frame: Her finable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可罰款的｜教學補註：liable to a fine」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her finable approach to the evidence. （可罰款的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
finagle
欺瞞｜教學補註：achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
英文釋義：achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
相似詞：wangle, manage
相反詞：fail
派生詞：finagler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods。中文錨點：欺瞞｜教學補註：achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods。GRE tip: treat "finagle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to finagle sth; refuse / choose / begin to finagle; the finagling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to finagle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺瞞｜教學補註：achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to finagle what they had once defended. （欺瞞）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
final
最終的
英文釋義：最終的
用法／搭配：最終分析應對齊預註冊集合。
Example · TTS
Final analyses should match the preregistered set. （最終的）
詳細 · 救命800
finale
n. 終場，結局
英文釋義：the closing part, scene, or number
相似詞：coda, conclusion
相反詞：beginning
用法／搭配：the finale of the ballet 芭蕾舞劇的最終幕
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the finale of the ballet. （終場，結局）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
finality
終結性；定局
英文釋義：終結性；定局
用法／搭配：把編輯定局當暫定。
Example · TTS
Treat editorial finality as provisional. （終結性；定局）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
finance
金融；資助
英文釋義：金融；資助
用法／搭配：誰資助試驗必須揭露。
Example · TTS
Who finances the trial must be disclosed. （金融；資助）
詳細 · 救命800
finesse
n. 嫺熟技巧｜教學補註：great skill and style
英文釋義：great skill and style
相似詞：adroitness, dexterity
用法／搭配：orchestral playing of great finesse 管絃樂隊的精妙演奏
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the orchestral playing of great finesse. （嫺熟技巧）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
finicky
adj. 過分講究的，挑剔的
英文釋義：extremely or excessively meticulous in taste or standards
相似詞：demanding, exacting, fastidious
相反詞：obviate, undemanding, unfastidious, careless, sloppy
用法／搭配：a finicky eater 挑食的人
Example · TTS
A finicky eater. （過分講究的，挑剔的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
finish
完成
英文釋義：完成
用法／搭配：新聞稿前先完成穩健檢查。
Example · TTS
Finish robustness before press quotes. （完成）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
finite
有限的
英文釋義：有限的
用法／搭配：注意力有限；排序主張。
Example · TTS
Attention is finite; prioritize claims. （有限的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fiscal
國庫的；財政的
英文釋義：involving financial matters
相似詞：financial
相反詞：nonfinancial
派生詞：fisc n.
用法／搭配：核心義：involving financial matters。中文錨點：國庫的；財政的。GRE tip: "fiscal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fiscal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fiscal; fiscal enough to... Sentence frame: Her fiscal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「國庫的；財政的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fiscal responsibility. （國庫的；財政的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fissile
易裂的｜教學補註：capable of undergoing nuclear fission
英文釋義：capable of undergoing nuclear fission; capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain
相似詞：fissionable
相反詞：nonfissile, nonfissionable
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of undergoing nuclear fission。中文錨點：易裂的｜教學補註：capable of undergoing nuclear fission。GRE tip: "fissile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fissile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fissile; fissile enough to... Sentence frame: Her fissile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易裂的｜教學補註：capable of undergoing nuclear fission」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fissile crystals. （易裂的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fissure
裂縫｜教學補註：a long narrow depression in a surface
英文釋義：a long narrow depression in a surface; a long narrow opening
相似詞：crevice, cranny, crack, chap, cleft, scissure
用法／搭配：核心義：a long narrow depression in a surface。中文錨點：裂縫｜教學補註：a long narrow depression in a surface。GRE tip: "fissure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fissure of X; a sense / degree / lack of fissure; amid / despite fissure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fissure of ______. （空格填入與「裂縫｜教學補註：a long narrow depression in a surface」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fissure is crucial to understanding the argument. （裂縫）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
fitful
無規律的｜教學補註：occurring in spells and often abruptly
英文釋義：occurring in spells and often abruptly; intermittently stopping and starting
相似詞：spasmodic, interrupted, off-and-on
派生詞：fitfulness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：occurring in spells and often abruptly。中文錨點：無規律的｜教學補註：occurring in spells and often abruptly。GRE tip: "fitful" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fitful argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fitful; fitful enough to... Sentence frame: Her fitful ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無規律的｜教學補註：occurring in spells and often abruptly」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fitful (or interrupted) sleep. （無規律的）
詳細 · 重要詞
fixate
迷戀｜教學補註：attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
英文釋義：attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way; pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
相似詞：fix
相反詞：break, unfasten
派生詞：fixation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way。中文錨點：迷戀｜教學補註：attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way。GRE tip: treat "fixate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to fixate sth; refuse / choose / begin to fixate; the fixating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to fixate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迷戀｜教學補註：attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death. （迷戀）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
flabbergast
v. 使大喫一驚
英文釋義：to shock or surprise someone very much
相似詞：startle
用法／搭配：flabbergasted by the news that he had won the lottery 被他中彩票的消息震驚到
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to flabbergasted by the news that he had won the lottery. （使大喫一驚）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flabby
鬆弛的｜教學補註：out of condition
英文釋義：out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
相似詞：soft, flaccid
相反詞：forte, hard, hardened, loud, unvoiced
派生詞：flab n., flabbiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：out of condition。中文錨點：鬆弛的｜教學補註：out of condition。GRE tip: "flabby" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a flabby argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather flabby; flabby enough to... Sentence frame: Her flabby ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鬆弛的｜教學補註：out of condition」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Flabby around the middle. （鬆弛的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flaccid
鬆弛的｜教學補註：drooping without elasticity
英文釋義：drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness; out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
相似詞：soft, flabby
相反詞：forte, hard, hardened, loud, unvoiced
派生詞：flaccidity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：drooping without elasticity。中文錨點：鬆弛的｜教學補註：drooping without elasticity。GRE tip: "flaccid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a flaccid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather flaccid; flaccid enough to... Sentence frame: Her flaccid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鬆弛的｜教學補註：drooping without elasticity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A flaccid penis. （鬆弛的）
詳細 · 救命800
flag
v. 變得衰弱｜教學補註：to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritless
英文釋義：to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritless
相似詞：decay, languish, fade, wilt
用法／搭配：enthusiasm flags 熱情下降
Example · TTS
Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately. （變得衰弱）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
flagrant
adj. 明目張膽的
英文釋義：extremely bad in an obvious way
相似詞：blatant, egregious
相反詞：subtle, concealed
用法／搭配：a flagrant violation of law 公然違法
Example · TTS
Flagrant violation of human rights. （明目張膽的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flair
才能｜教學補註：a natural talent
英文釋義：a natural talent; distinctive and stylish elegance
相似詞：genius, dash, elan, panache, style, flare
用法／搭配：核心義：a natural talent。中文錨點：才能｜教學補註：a natural talent。GRE tip: "flair" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flair of X; a sense / degree / lack of flair; amid / despite flair Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flair of ______. （空格填入與「才能｜教學補註：a natural talent」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He has a flair for mathematics. （才能）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flak
高射炮｜教學補註：a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their emp...
英文釋義：a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer; intense adverse criticism
相似詞：flack, fire, attack, blast, antiaircraft, pom-pom
相反詞：hire, defend
用法／搭配：核心義：a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer。中文錨點：高射炮｜教學補註：a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their emp。GRE tip: "flak" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flak of X; a sense / degree / lack of flak; amid / despite flak Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flak of ______. （空格填入與「高射炮｜教學補註：a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their emp」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Don't give me any flak. （高射炮）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
flamboyant
adj. 豔麗奪目的，炫耀的
英文釋義：marked by strikingly elaborate
相似詞：florid, ornate, ostentatious
相反詞：plain, austere, modest, understated, unostentatious
派生詞：flamboyance n.
用法／搭配：flamboyant dressing 炫耀的着裝
Example · TTS
Flamboyant handwriting. （豔麗奪目的，炫耀的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
flashlight
手電筒
英文釋義：手電筒
用法／搭配：考意錨點：手電筒
Example · TTS
On the exam, flashlight most nearly means a sense of "手電筒". （手電筒）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
flatter
奉承
英文釋義：奉承
用法／搭配：考意錨點：奉承
Example · TTS
On the exam, flatter most nearly means a sense of "奉承". （奉承）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flay
剝皮｜教學補註：strip the skin off
英文釋義：strip the skin off
用法／搭配：核心義：to strip the skin off。中文錨點：剝皮｜教學補註：strip the skin off。GRE tip: treat "flay" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to flay sth; refuse / choose / begin to flay; the flayying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to flay ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「剝皮｜教學補註：strip the skin off」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to flay what they had once defended. （剝皮）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
fledge
長羽毛；羽翼漸豐
英文釋義：長羽毛；羽翼漸豐
用法／搭配：這個雛形想法需要時間羽翼漸豐成政策。
Example · TTS
The fledgling idea needs time to fledge into a policy. （長羽毛；羽翼漸豐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fleece
羊毛｜教學補註：the wool of a sheep or similar animal
英文釋義：the wool of a sheep or similar animal; tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
相似詞：sheepskin, wool, overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump
相反詞：undercharge
派生詞：fleecy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the wool of a sheep or similar animal。中文錨點：羊毛｜教學補註：the wool of a sheep or similar animal。GRE tip: "fleece" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fleece of X; a sense / degree / lack of fleece; amid / despite fleece Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fleece of ______. （空格填入與「羊毛｜教學補註：the wool of a sheep or similar animal」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fleece is crucial to understanding the argument. （羊毛）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
fleet
快速的
英文釋義：快速的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：快速的
Example · TTS
On the exam, fleet most nearly means a sense of "快速的". （快速的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
flex
屈曲
英文釋義：屈曲
用法／搭配：考意錨點：屈曲
Example · TTS
On the exam, flex most nearly means a sense of "屈曲". （屈曲）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flicker
閃爍；搖曳
英文釋義：a momentary flash of light; North American woodpecker
相似詞：spark, glint, waver, flutter, flitter, quiver
用法／搭配：核心義：a momentary flash of light。中文錨點：閃爍；搖曳。GRE tip: "flicker" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flicker of X; a sense / degree / lack of flicker; amid / despite flicker Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flicker of ______. （空格填入與「閃爍；搖曳」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The candle flickered. （閃爍；搖曳）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flighty
輕浮的｜教學補註：guided by whim and fancy
英文釋義：guided by whim and fancy; unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
相似詞：flyaway, head-in-the-clouds, scatterbrained, skittish, spooky, nervous
派生詞：flightiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：guided by whim and fancy。中文錨點：輕浮的｜教學補註：guided by whim and fancy。GRE tip: "flighty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a flighty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather flighty; flighty enough to... Sentence frame: Her flighty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輕浮的｜教學補註：guided by whim and fancy」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Flighty young girls. （輕浮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flimsy
輕薄的｜教學補註：a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon...
英文釋義：a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies; lacking solidity or strength
相似詞：onionskin, unconvincing, fragile, slight, tenuous, thin
相反詞：convincing
派生詞：flimsiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies。中文錨點：輕薄的｜教學補註：a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon。GRE tip: "flimsy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flimsy of X; a sense / degree / lack of flimsy; amid / despite flimsy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flimsy of ______. （空格填入與「輕薄的｜教學補註：a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Flimsy construction. （輕薄的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flinch
畏縮｜教學補註：a reflex response to sudden pain
英文釋義：a reflex response to sudden pain; draw back, as with fear or pain
相似詞：wince, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, recoil
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：a reflex response to sudden pain。中文錨點：畏縮｜教學補註：a reflex response to sudden pain。GRE tip: "flinch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flinch of X; a sense / degree / lack of flinch; amid / despite flinch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flinch of ______. （空格填入與「畏縮｜教學補註：a reflex response to sudden pain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf. （畏縮）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
flippant
adj. 輕率的，不嚴肅的
英文釋義：lacking proper respect or seriousness
相似詞：frivolous
相反詞：serious
派生詞：flippancy n.
用法／搭配：a flippant attitude 輕率的態度
Example · TTS
It was a flippant attitude. （輕率的，不嚴肅的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
floppy
鬆軟的｜教學補註：a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit
英文釋義：a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; hanging limply
相似詞：diskette
派生詞：flop n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit。中文錨點：鬆軟的｜教學補註：a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit。GRE tip: "floppy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the floppy of X; a sense / degree / lack of floppy; amid / despite floppy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the floppy of ______. （空格填入與「鬆軟的｜教學補註：a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price. （鬆軟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
floral
植物的｜教學補註：resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
英文釋義：resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers; relating to or associated with flowers
相似詞：flowered
派生詞：flora n.
用法／搭配：核心義：resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers。中文錨點：植物的｜教學補註：resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers。GRE tip: "floral" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a floral argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather floral; floral enough to... Sentence frame: Her floral ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「植物的｜教學補註：resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Characteristic alpine floral elements. （植物的）
詳細 · 複習詞
florid
華麗的；紅潤的
英文釋義：elaborately or excessively ornamented; inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
相似詞：aureate, flamboyant, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine
相反詞：plain, austere
派生詞：floridness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：elaborately or excessively ornamented。中文錨點：華麗的；紅潤的。GRE tip: "florid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a florid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather florid; florid enough to... Sentence frame: Her florid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「華麗的；紅潤的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The senator's florid speech. （華麗的；紅潤的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flossy
鬆軟的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down
英文釋義：like down or as soft as down
相似詞：downy, downlike, fluffy
派生詞：floss n.
用法／搭配：核心義：like down or as soft as down。中文錨點：鬆軟的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down。GRE tip: "flossy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a flossy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather flossy; flossy enough to... Sentence frame: Her flossy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鬆軟的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her flossy approach to the evidence. （鬆軟的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
flotilla
小艦隊
英文釋義：小艦隊
用法／搭配：穩健檢查小艦隊護送主張。
Example · TTS
A flotilla of robustness checks escorts the claim. （小艦隊）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flounder
掙扎｜教學補註：flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
英文釋義：flesh of any of various American and European flatfish; any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
相似詞：stagger
用法／搭配：核心義：flesh of any of various American and European flatfish。中文錨點：掙扎｜教學補註：flesh of any of various American and European flatfish。GRE tip: "flounder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flounder of X; a sense / degree / lack of flounder; amid / despite flounder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flounder of ______. （空格填入與「掙扎｜教學補註：flesh of any of various American and European flatfish」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She is floundering in college. （掙扎）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
flourish
揮舞炫耀
英文釋義：揮舞炫耀
用法／搭配：考意錨點：揮舞炫耀
Example · TTS
On the exam, flourish most nearly means a sense of "揮舞炫耀". （揮舞炫耀）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
flout
v. 蔑視｜教學補註：treat with contemptuous disregard
英文釋義：treat with contemptuous disregard
相似詞：despise, disregard, scorn, defy
相反詞：lend oneself
派生詞：flouter n.
形近詞：bout n.一陣 ｜ flout 蔑視 ｜ tout 吹噓兜售 ｜ spout 噴出=spew，喋喋不休的說
用法／搭配：flout the law 蔑視法律
Example · TTS
Flout the rules. （蔑視）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
flub
搞砸
英文釋義：搞砸
用法／搭配：考意錨點：搞砸
Example · TTS
On the exam, flub most nearly means a sense of "搞砸". （搞砸）
詳細 · 救命800
fluctuate
v. 波動｜教學補註：to change a lot in a regular way
英文釋義：to change a lot in a regular way
相似詞：oscillate, waver, vacillate
相反詞：stabilize, steady, decide, resolve
派生詞：fluctuation n.
用法／搭配：stock prices fluctuate wildly 股票價格大幅波動
Example · TTS
They had to stock prices fluctuate wildly. （波動）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
fluency
流利
英文釋義：流利
用法／搭配：考意錨點：流利
Example · TTS
On the exam, fluency most nearly means a sense of "流利". （流利）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fluffy
絨毛的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down
英文釋義：like down or as soft as down
相似詞：downy, downlike, flossy
派生詞：fluff n., fluffiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：like down or as soft as down。中文錨點：絨毛的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down。GRE tip: "fluffy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fluffy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fluffy; fluffy enough to... Sentence frame: Her fluffy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「絨毛的｜教學補註：like down or as soft as down」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her fluffy approach to the evidence. （絨毛的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fluke
僥倖；幸運
英文釋義：a stroke of luck; a barb on a harpoon or arrow
相似詞：flue, trematode
派生詞：fluky adj., flukey adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a stroke of luck。中文錨點：僥倖；幸運。GRE tip: "fluke" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fluke of X; a sense / degree / lack of fluke; amid / despite fluke Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fluke of ______. （空格填入與「僥倖；幸運」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fluke is crucial to understanding the argument. （僥倖；幸運）
詳細 · 填空1300
flummery
假恭維｜教學補註：a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
英文釋義：a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal; meaningless ceremonies and flattery
相似詞：mummery
用法／搭配：核心義：a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal。中文錨點：假恭維｜教學補註：a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal。GRE tip: "flummery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flummery of X; a sense / degree / lack of flummery; amid / despite flummery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flummery of ______. （空格填入與「假恭維｜教學補註：a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of flummery is crucial to understanding the argument. （假恭維）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
flummox
使困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to
英文釋義：be a mystery or bewildering to
相似詞：perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify
相反詞：simplify, reassure, dislodge, move, end, leave, take away, demystify
用法／搭配：核心義：to be a mystery or bewildering to。中文錨點：使困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to。GRE tip: treat "flummox" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to flummox sth; refuse / choose / begin to flummox; the flummoxxing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to flummox ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to flummox what they had once defended. （使困惑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flunk
惡臭的｜教學補註：failure to reach a minimum required performance
英文釋義：failure to reach a minimum required performance; fail to get a passing grade
相似詞：failing, fail, bomb
相反詞：pass, passing
用法／搭配：核心義：failure to reach a minimum required performance。中文錨點：惡臭的｜教學補註：failure to reach a minimum required performance。GRE tip: "flunk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flunk of X; a sense / degree / lack of flunk; amid / despite flunk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flunk of ______. （空格填入與「惡臭的｜教學補註：failure to reach a minimum required performance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He got two flunks on his report. （惡臭的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fluorescent
熒光的｜教學補註：a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
英文釋義：a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp; emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source
派生詞：fluorescence n., fluoresce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp。中文錨點：熒光的｜教學補註：a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp。GRE tip: "fluorescent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fluorescent of X; a sense / degree / lack of fluorescent; amid / despite fluorescent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fluorescent of ______. （空格填入與「熒光的｜教學補註：a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Fluorescent colors. （熒光的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800
fluster
v. 使慌亂｜教學補註：to make nervous
英文釋義：to make nervous
相似詞：rattle
用法／搭配：flustered by the interruption 因打擾而慌亂
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to flustered by the interruption. （使慌亂）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
flustered
混亂的；慌張的
英文釋義：be flustered; behave in a confused manner; cause to be nervous or upset
相似詞：fluster, perturbed, rattled
用法／搭配：核心義：to be flustered。中文錨點：混亂的；慌張的。GRE tip: treat "flustered" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to flustered sth; refuse / choose / begin to flustered; the flusteredding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to flustered ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混亂的；慌張的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to flustered what they had once defended. （混亂的；慌張的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fluvial
河流的｜教學補註：of or relating to or happening in a river
英文釋義：of or relating to or happening in a river
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or happening in a river。中文錨點：河流的｜教學補註：of or relating to or happening in a river。GRE tip: "fluvial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fluvial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fluvial; fluvial enough to... Sentence frame: Her fluvial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「河流的｜教學補註：of or relating to or happening in a river」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fluvial deposits. （河流的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
flux
匯聚｜教學補註：the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
英文釋義：the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface; a flow or discharge
相似詞：fluxion
派生詞：fluxion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface。中文錨點：匯聚｜教學補註：the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface。GRE tip: "flux" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the flux of X; a sense / degree / lack of flux; amid / despite flux Sentence frame: The debate turns on the flux of ______. （空格填入與「匯聚｜教學補註：the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The newness and flux of the computer industry. （匯聚）
詳細 · 紅寶書
foible
小缺點｜教學補註：a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
英文釋義：a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual; the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
相似詞：idiosyncrasy, mannerism
相反詞：norm, convention
用法／搭配：核心義：a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual。中文錨點：小缺點｜教學補註：a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual。GRE tip: "foible" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the foible of X; a sense / degree / lack of foible; amid / despite foible Sentence frame: The debate turns on the foible of ______. （空格填入與「小缺點｜教學補註：a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of foible is crucial to understanding the argument. （小缺點）
詳細 · 紅寶書
foist
偷偷插入｜教學補註：to force onto another
英文釋義：to force onto another; insert surreptitiously or without warrant
用法／搭配：核心義：to force onto another。中文錨點：偷偷插入｜教學補註：to force onto another。GRE tip: treat "foist" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to foist sth; refuse / choose / begin to foist; the foisting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to foist ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「偷偷插入｜教學補註：to force onto another」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He foisted his work on me. （偷偷插入）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
foliage
葉子｜教學補註：the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
英文釋義：the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants; (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
相似詞：leaf, leafage, foliation
派生詞：foliate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants。中文錨點：葉子｜教學補註：the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants。GRE tip: "foliage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the foliage of X; a sense / degree / lack of foliage; amid / despite foliage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the foliage of ______. （空格填入與「葉子｜教學補註：the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of foliage is crucial to understanding the argument. （葉子）
詳細 · 紅寶書
folksy
民間風俗的
英文釋義：characteristic of country life; very informal and familiar
相似詞：cracker-barrel, homespun
派生詞：folks n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characteristic of country life。中文錨點：民間風俗的。GRE tip: "folksy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a folksy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather folksy; folksy enough to... Sentence frame: Her folksy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「民間風俗的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A folksy radio commentator. （民間風俗的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
foment
煽動｜教學補註：try to stir up public opinion
英文釋義：try to stir up public opinion; bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
相似詞：agitate
相反詞：calm
派生詞：fomentation n., fomenter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to try to stir up public opinion。中文錨點：煽動｜教學補註：try to stir up public opinion。GRE tip: treat "foment" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to foment sth; refuse / choose / begin to foment; the fomenting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to foment ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「煽動｜教學補註：try to stir up public opinion」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His legs should be fomented. （煽動）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fondle
愛撫｜教學補註：touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
英文釋義：touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
相似詞：caress
派生詞：fondling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner。中文錨點：愛撫｜教學補註：touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner。GRE tip: treat "fondle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to fondle sth; refuse / choose / begin to fondle; the fondling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to fondle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「愛撫｜教學補註：touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
They fondled in the back seat of the taxi. （愛撫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
footle
浪費時間｜教學補註：be about
英文釋義：be about; act foolishly, as by talking nonsense
相似詞：loiter, lounge, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, tarry
用法／搭配：核心義：to be about。中文錨點：浪費時間｜教學補註：be about。GRE tip: treat "footle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to footle sth; refuse / choose / begin to footle; the footling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to footle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「浪費時間｜教學補註：be about」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to footle what they had once defended. （浪費時間）
詳細 · 紅寶書
foppish
浮華的｜教學補註：affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
英文釋義：affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
相似詞：dandified, dandyish
派生詞：foppishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner。中文錨點：浮華的｜教學補註：affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner。GRE tip: "foppish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a foppish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather foppish; foppish enough to... Sentence frame: Her foppish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「浮華的｜教學補註：affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her foppish approach to the evidence. （浮華的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
foray
突襲｜教學補註：a sudden short attack
英文釋義：a sudden short attack; an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
相似詞：raid, maraud, plunder, despoil, loot, reave
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden short attack。中文錨點：突襲｜教學補註：a sudden short attack。GRE tip: "foray" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the foray of X; a sense / degree / lack of foray; amid / despite foray Sentence frame: The debate turns on the foray of ______. （空格填入與「突襲｜教學補註：a sudden short attack」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Scientists' forays into politics. （突襲）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300
forbear
剋制；忍耐
英文釋義：a person from whom you are descended; refrain from doing
相似詞：forebear, refrain
相反詞：act
派生詞：forbearance n.
形近詞：overbearing 專橫的傲慢的 ｜ forebear 祖先 ｜ forbear 壓抑剋制 ｜ forebode 預言
用法／搭配：核心義：a person from whom you are descended。中文錨點：剋制；忍耐。GRE tip: "forbear" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forbear of X; a sense / degree / lack of forbear; amid / despite forbear Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forbear of ______. （空格填入與「剋制；忍耐」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She could not forbear weeping. （剋制；忍耐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
forbidding
令人恐懼的
英文釋義：an official prohibition or edict against something; command against
相似詞：ban, banning, forbiddance, forbid, prohibit, interdict
相反詞：allow, permit
派生詞：forbid v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an official prohibition or edict against something。中文錨點：令人恐懼的。GRE tip: "forbidding" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forbidding of X; a sense / degree / lack of forbidding; amid / despite forbidding Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forbidding of ______. （空格填入與「令人恐懼的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Forbidding thunderclouds. （令人恐懼的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
forebear
n. 祖先｜教學補註：an ancestor
英文釋義：an ancestor
相似詞：antecedent, progenitor
相反詞：descendant, subsequent
形近詞：overbearing 專橫的傲慢的 ｜ forebear 祖先 ｜ forbear 壓抑剋制 ｜ forebode 預言
用法／搭配：back to the land of one’s forebears 回到祖先的土地
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the back to the land of one’s forebears. （祖先）
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foreboding
不祥預感
英文釋義：不祥預感
用法／搭配：錯誤後不祥沉默有毒。
Example · TTS
A foreboding silence after errors is toxic. （不祥預感）
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forecast
預報；預測
英文釋義：預報；預測
用法／搭配：預報覆蓋率，不只點估計。
Example · TTS
Forecast coverage, not just point estimates. （預報；預測）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
foreclose
阻止｜教學補註：keep from happening or arising
英文釋義：keep from happening or arising; make impossible; subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage
相似詞：prevent, forestall, preclude, forbid
相反詞：let, allow, permit
派生詞：foreclosure n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to keep from happening or arising。中文錨點：阻止｜教學補註：keep from happening or arising。GRE tip: treat "foreclose" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to foreclose sth; refuse / choose / begin to foreclose; the foreclosing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to foreclose ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「阻止｜教學補註：keep from happening or arising」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to foreclose what they had once defended. （阻止）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
forefather
先祖
英文釋義：先祖
用法／搭配：誠實引用方法先祖。
Example · TTS
Cite forefathers of the method honestly. （先祖）
詳細 · 紅寶書
forensic
法院的；法醫的
英文釋義：of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument; used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
用法／搭配：核心義：of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument。中文錨點：法院的；法醫的。GRE tip: "forensic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a forensic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather forensic; forensic enough to... Sentence frame: Her forensic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「法院的；法醫的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Forensic photograph. （法院的；法醫的）
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foresee
預見
英文釋義：預見
用法／搭配：在設計時預見缺失問題。
Example · TTS
Foresee missing-data problems in design. （預見）
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foreshadow
預示
英文釋義：預示
用法／搭配：試點結果可預示，不證明。
Example · TTS
Pilot results may foreshadow, not prove. （預示）
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foresight
先見
英文釋義：先見
用法／搭配：考意錨點：先見
Example · TTS
On the exam, foresight most nearly means a sense of "先見". （先見）
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foretell
預言
英文釋義：預言
用法／搭配：鎖定前不要預言顯著。
Example · TTS
Do not foretell significance before lock. （預言）
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forewarn
預先警告
英文釋義：預先警告
用法／搭配：預先警告團隊 α 花費。
Example · TTS
Forewarn the team about alpha spending. （預先警告）
詳細 · 紅寶書
forfeit
罰款；沒收
英文釋義：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
相似詞：forfeiture, sacrifice, waive, forgo, forego, confiscate
相反詞：claim
派生詞：forfeiture n.
用法／搭配：核心義：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty。中文錨點：罰款；沒收。GRE tip: "forfeit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forfeit of X; a sense / degree / lack of forfeit; amid / despite forfeit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forfeit of ______. （空格填入與「罰款；沒收」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time. （罰款；沒收）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
forfeiture
僞造的｜教學補註：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
英文釋義：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
相似詞：forfeit, sacrifice
相反詞：claim
派生詞：forfeit v.
用法／搭配：核心義：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty。中文錨點：僞造的｜教學補註：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty。GRE tip: "forfeiture" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forfeiture of X; a sense / degree / lack of forfeiture; amid / despite forfeiture Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forfeiture of ______. （空格填入與「僞造的｜教學補註：something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of forfeiture is crucial to understanding the argument. （僞造的）
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forge
鍛造
英文釋義：鍛造
用法／搭配：考意錨點：鍛造
Example · TTS
On the exam, forge most nearly means a sense of "鍛造". （鍛造）
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forgivable
可原諒
英文釋義：可原諒
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：forgivable 約「可原諒」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: forgivable ~ 可原諒; keep the tone straight. （可原諒）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
forgo
放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to
英文釋義：do without or cease to hold or adhere to; be earlier in time; go back further
相似詞：waive, relinquish, forego, foreswear, predate, precede
相反詞：claim, postdate
用法／搭配：核心義：to do without or cease to hold or adhere to。中文錨點：放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to。GRE tip: treat "forgo" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to forgo sth; refuse / choose / begin to forgo; the forgoing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to forgo ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放棄｜教學補註：do without or cease to hold or adhere to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to forgo what they had once defended. （放棄）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
forlorn
孤獨的｜教學補註：marked by or showing hopelessness
英文釋義：marked by or showing hopelessness
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by or showing hopelessness。中文錨點：孤獨的｜教學補註：marked by or showing hopelessness。GRE tip: "forlorn" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a forlorn argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather forlorn; forlorn enough to... Sentence frame: Her forlorn ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「孤獨的｜教學補註：marked by or showing hopelessness」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The last forlorn attempt. （孤獨的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
formless
無形式的
英文釋義：無形式的
用法／搭配：無形式「創新」空談跳過測量。
Example · TTS
Formless 'innovation' talk skips measurement. （無形式的）
詳細 · 填空1300
formulaic
刻板的；套公式的
英文釋義：characterized by or in accordance with some formula
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by or in accordance with some formula。中文錨點：刻板的；套公式的。GRE tip: "formulaic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a formulaic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather formulaic; formulaic enough to... Sentence frame: Her formulaic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「刻板的；套公式的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her formulaic approach to the evidence. （刻板的；套公式的）
詳細 · GRE3000
forsake
放棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you
英文釋義：leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
相似詞：abandon, desolate, desert
派生詞：forsaking n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to leave someone who needs or counts on you。中文錨點：放棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you。GRE tip: treat "forsake" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to forsake sth; refuse / choose / begin to forsake; the forsaking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to forsake ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to forsake what they had once defended. （放棄）
詳細 · 填空1300
forsaken
被拋棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you
英文釋義：leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
相似詞：abandon, forsake, desolate, desert
用法／搭配：核心義：to leave someone who needs or counts on you。中文錨點：被拋棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you。GRE tip: treat "forsaken" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to forsaken sth; refuse / choose / begin to forsaken; the forsakenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to forsaken ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「被拋棄｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to forsaken what they had once defended. （被拋棄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
forte
長處｜教學補註：an asset of special worth or utility
英文釋義：an asset of special worth or utility; (music) loud
相似詞：metier, specialty, speciality, strength, fortissimo, loud
相反詞：piano, weak point
用法／搭配：核心義：an asset of special worth or utility。中文錨點：長處｜教學補註：an asset of special worth or utility。GRE tip: "forte" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forte of X; a sense / degree / lack of forte; amid / despite forte Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forte of ______. （空格填入與「長處｜教學補註：an asset of special worth or utility」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The forte passages in the composition. （長處）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fortitude
堅韌｜教學補註：strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
英文釋義：strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
用法／搭配：核心義：strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage。中文錨點：堅韌｜教學補註：strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage。GRE tip: "fortitude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fortitude of X; a sense / degree / lack of fortitude; amid / despite fortitude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fortitude of ______. （空格填入與「堅韌｜教學補註：strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fortitude is crucial to understanding the argument. （堅韌）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
fortuitous
adj. 意外的，幸運的
英文釋義：happening by chance
相似詞：serendipitous, accidental
相反詞：intentional, planned
派生詞：fortuitousness n.
用法／搭配：a fortuitous coincidence 意外的巧合
Example · TTS
Profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials. （意外的，幸運的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
forward
衝動的；魯莽的
英文釋義：the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey; a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
相似詞：advancing, forward-moving, forwards, frontward, frontwards, forrad
相反詞：aft, back, backward, reverse
派生詞：forwarding n., forwardness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey。中文錨點：衝動的；魯莽的。GRE tip: "forward" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the forward of X; a sense / degree / lack of forward; amid / despite forward Sentence frame: The debate turns on the forward of ______. （空格填入與「衝動的；魯莽的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments. （衝動的；魯莽的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、紅寶書
founder
v. 完敗｜教學補註：to fail completely
英文釋義：to fail completely
相似詞：collapse
派生詞：found v., foundering n.
用法／搭配：the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up 在其基金用盡之後，這個
Example · TTS
The project foundered. （完敗）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fractious
易怒的｜教學補註：stubbornly resistant to authority or control
英文釋義：stubbornly resistant to authority or control; easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：refractory, recalcitrant, cranky, irritable, nettlesome, peevish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
派生詞：fractiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：stubbornly resistant to authority or control。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：stubbornly resistant to authority or control。GRE tip: "fractious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fractious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fractious; fractious enough to... Sentence frame: Her fractious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：stubbornly resistant to authority or control」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Rockets were much too fractious to be tested near thickly populated areas. （易怒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fragrance
香味｜教學補註：a distinctive odor that is pleasant
英文釋義：a distinctive odor that is pleasant; a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
相似詞：aroma, perfume, scent, bouquet, fragrancy, redolence
相反詞：deodorize, deodourise
派生詞：fragrant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a distinctive odor that is pleasant。中文錨點：香味｜教學補註：a distinctive odor that is pleasant。GRE tip: "fragrance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fragrance of X; a sense / degree / lack of fragrance; amid / despite fragrance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fragrance of ______. （空格填入與「香味｜教學補註：a distinctive odor that is pleasant」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fragrance is crucial to understanding the argument. （香味）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frail
脆弱的｜教學補註：the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs
英文釋義：the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds; a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
相似詞：fallible, imperfect, weak, delicate, fragile
相反詞：robust
派生詞：frailness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs。中文錨點：脆弱的｜教學補註：the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs。GRE tip: "frail" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the frail of X; a sense / degree / lack of frail; amid / despite frail Sentence frame: The debate turns on the frail of ______. （空格填入與「脆弱的｜教學補註：the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An invalid's frail body. （脆弱的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
frame
畫框
英文釋義：畫框
用法／搭配：考意錨點：畫框
Example · TTS
On the exam, frame most nearly means a sense of "畫框". （畫框）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
frank
坦率
英文釋義：坦率
用法／搭配：考意錨點：坦率
Example · TTS
On the exam, frank most nearly means a sense of "坦率". （坦率）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fraternal
兄弟般的｜教學補註：of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
英文釋義：of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men; (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova
相似詞：biovular, brotherly, brotherlike
相反詞：identical, sisterly
派生詞：fraternity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men。中文錨點：兄弟般的｜教學補註：of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men。GRE tip: "fraternal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fraternal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fraternal; fraternal enough to... Sentence frame: Her fraternal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「兄弟般的｜教學補註：of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fraternal twins are biovular. （兄弟般的）
詳細 · 複習詞
fraternity
兄弟情；友愛
英文釋義：a social club for male undergraduates; people engaged in a particular occupation
相似詞：frat, brotherhood, sodality
派生詞：fraternal adj., fraternise v., fraternize v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a social club for male undergraduates。中文錨點：兄弟情；友愛。GRE tip: "fraternity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fraternity of X; a sense / degree / lack of fraternity; amid / despite fraternity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fraternity of ______. （空格填入與「兄弟情；友愛」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The medical fraternity. （兄弟情；友愛）
詳細 · 救命800
fraudulent
adj. 欺詐的｜教學補註：intended to cheat someone
英文釋義：intended to cheat someone
相似詞：deceptive, duplicitous
相反詞：honest, candid
派生詞：fraud n.騙子
用法／搭配：a fraudulent interpretation of experimental data 對實驗數據的欺騙性解釋
Example · TTS
A fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes. （欺詐的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fraught
充滿｜教學補註：marked by distress
英文釋義：marked by distress; filled with or attended with
相似詞：pregnant
相反詞：nonpregnant
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by distress。中文錨點：充滿｜教學補註：marked by distress。GRE tip: "fraught" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fraught argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fraught; fraught enough to... Sentence frame: Her fraught ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「充滿｜教學補註：marked by distress」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A fraught mother-daughter relationship. （充滿）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fray
爭吵｜教學補註：a noisy fight
英文釋義：a noisy fight; wear away by rubbing
相似詞：affray, disturbance, ruffle, frazzle, rub, fret
用法／搭配：核心義：a noisy fight。中文錨點：爭吵｜教學補註：a noisy fight。GRE tip: "fray" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fray of X; a sense / degree / lack of fray; amid / despite fray Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fray of ______. （空格填入與「爭吵｜教學補註：a noisy fight」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The friction frayed the sleeve. （爭吵）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
free-for-all
n. 混亂｜教學補註：a chaotic situation
英文釋義：a chaotic situation
相似詞：disorder
相反詞：order, orderliness
用法／搭配：sparkle a free-for-all 引起一場混戰
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the sparkle a free-for-all. （混亂）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
freely
自由地
英文釋義：自由地
用法／搭配：以清楚授權自由分享程式碼。
Example · TTS
Share code freely with clear licenses. （自由地）
詳細 · 救命800
frenzy
n. 狂熱｜教學補註：great excitement or wild behaviour
英文釋義：great excitement or wild behaviour
相似詞：agitation, fever, hysteria
相反詞：calmness
用法／搭配：a frenzy of religious feeling 狂熱的宗教情感
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a frenzy of religious feeling. （狂熱）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
frequency
頻率
英文釋義：頻率
用法／搭配：考意錨點：頻率
Example · TTS
On the exam, frequency most nearly means a sense of "頻率". （頻率）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
fresh
新鮮的
英文釋義：新鮮的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：新鮮的
Example · TTS
On the exam, fresh most nearly means a sense of "新鮮的". （新鮮的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fret
煩惱；焦慮
英文釋義：agitation resulting from active worry; a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
相似詞：stew, sweat, lather, swither, fuss, niggle
用法／搭配：核心義：agitation resulting from active worry。中文錨點：煩惱；焦慮。GRE tip: "fret" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fret of X; a sense / degree / lack of fret; amid / despite fret Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fret of ______. （空格填入與「煩惱；焦慮」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
There was a simple fret at the top of the walls. （煩惱；焦慮）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
friable
易碎的｜教學補註：easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
英文釋義：easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
相似詞：crumbly
派生詞：friability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder。中文錨點：易碎的｜教學補註：easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder。GRE tip: "friable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a friable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather friable; friable enough to... Sentence frame: Her friable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易碎的｜教學補註：easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Friable curds formed in the stomach. （易碎的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frigidity
堅固的｜教學補註：sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm...
英文釋義：sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse; the absence of heat
相似詞：frigidness, coldness, cold, coolness, iciness, chilliness
相反詞：hotness
派生詞：frigid adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse。中文錨點：堅固的｜教學補註：sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm。GRE tip: "frigidity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the frigidity of X; a sense / degree / lack of frigidity; amid / despite frigidity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the frigidity of ______. （空格填入與「堅固的｜教學補註：sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of frigidity is crucial to understanding the argument. （堅固的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
fringe
邊緣｜教學補註：the outside boundary or surface of something
英文釋義：the outside boundary or surface of something; a part of the city far removed from the center
相似詞：periphery, outskirt, bang
派生詞：fringy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the outside boundary or surface of something。中文錨點：邊緣｜教學補註：the outside boundary or surface of something。GRE tip: "fringe" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fringe of X; a sense / degree / lack of fringe; amid / despite fringe Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fringe of ______. （空格填入與「邊緣｜教學補註：the outside boundary or surface of something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times. （邊緣）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frisk
活潑｜教學補註：the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
英文釋義：the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; play boisterously
相似詞：frisking, frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport
派生詞：frisking n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs。中文錨點：活潑｜教學補註：the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs。GRE tip: "frisk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the frisk of X; a sense / degree / lack of frisk; amid / despite frisk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the frisk of ______. （空格填入與「活潑｜教學補註：the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The police frisked everyone at the airport. （活潑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frisky
活潑的｜教學補註：playful like a lively kitten
英文釋義：playful like a lively kitten
相似詞：kittenish
派生詞：friskiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：playful like a lively kitten。中文錨點：活潑的｜教學補註：playful like a lively kitten。GRE tip: "frisky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frisky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frisky; frisky enough to... Sentence frame: Her frisky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「活潑的｜教學補註：playful like a lively kitten」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her frisky approach to the evidence. （活潑的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
frivolous
輕浮的｜教學補註：not serious in content or attitude or behavior
英文釋義：not serious in content or attitude or behavior
相反詞：serious
派生詞：frivolousness n., frivolity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not serious in content or attitude or behavior。中文錨點：輕浮的｜教學補註：not serious in content or attitude or behavior。GRE tip: "frivolous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frivolous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frivolous; frivolous enough to... Sentence frame: Her frivolous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輕浮的｜教學補註：not serious in content or attitude or behavior」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A frivolous young woman. （輕浮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frolic
嬉戲｜教學補註：gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
英文釋義：gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; play boisterously
相似詞：play, romp, gambol, caper, lark, rollick
相反詞：tightness
用法／搭配：核心義：gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement。中文錨點：嬉戲｜教學補註：gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement。GRE tip: "frolic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the frolic of X; a sense / degree / lack of frolic; amid / despite frolic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the frolic of ______. （空格填入與「嬉戲｜教學補註：gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly. （嬉戲）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
frothy
輕浮的；淺薄的
英文釋義：emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; marked by high spirits or excitement
相似詞：bubbling, bubbly, foaming, foamy, effervescing, spumy
派生詞：froth n., frothiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation。中文錨點：輕浮的；淺薄的。GRE tip: "frothy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frothy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frothy; frothy enough to... Sentence frame: Her frothy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輕浮的；淺薄的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Foamy (or frothy) beer. （輕浮的；淺薄的）
詳細 · 救命800
frown
v. 皺眉，厭惡
英文釋義：to show displeasure or disapproval especially by facial expression
相似詞：scowl, glower, lour, lower
相反詞：high, raise
用法／搭配：frown upon divorce 不贊成離婚
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to frown upon divorce. （皺眉，厭惡）
詳細 · GRE3000
frowsy
邋遢的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
英文釋義：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
相似詞：frowzy, slovenly
用法／搭配：核心義：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person。中文錨點：邋遢的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person。GRE tip: "frowsy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frowsy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frowsy; frowsy enough to... Sentence frame: Her frowsy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「邋遢的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her frowsy approach to the evidence. （邋遢的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frowzy
骯髒的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
英文釋義：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
相似詞：frowsy, slovenly
用法／搭配：核心義：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person。中文錨點：骯髒的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person。GRE tip: "frowzy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frowzy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frowzy; frowzy enough to... Sentence frame: Her frowzy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「骯髒的｜教學補註：negligent of neatness especially in dress and person」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Filled the door with her frowzy bulk. （骯髒的）
詳細 · 救命800
frugal
adj. 節儉的｜教學補註：careful to buy only what is necessary
英文釋義：careful to buy only what is necessary
相似詞：economical, provident, sparing, thrifty
相反詞：extravagant, wasteful, improvident
派生詞：frugality n.節儉
用法／搭配：be frugal in one’s expenditures 節約開銷
Example · TTS
A frugal farmer. （節儉的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fruition
完成；成果
英文釋義：the condition of bearing fruit; enjoyment derived from use or possession
相似詞：realization, realisation
派生詞：fruit v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the condition of bearing fruit。中文錨點：完成；成果。GRE tip: "fruition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fruition of X; a sense / degree / lack of fruition; amid / despite fruition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fruition of ______. （空格填入與「完成；成果」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fruition is crucial to understanding the argument. （完成；成果）
詳細 · 紅寶書
frumpy
衣着過時的
英文釋義：primly out of date
相似詞：dowdy, frumpish
派生詞：frump n.
用法／搭配：核心義：primly out of date。中文錨點：衣着過時的。GRE tip: "frumpy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a frumpy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather frumpy; frumpy enough to... Sentence frame: Her frumpy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「衣着過時的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her frumpy approach to the evidence. （衣着過時的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
fulmigate
煙燻｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：煙燻｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "fulmigate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fulmigate of X; a sense / degree / lack of fulmigate; amid / despite fulmigate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fulmigate of ______. （空格填入與「煙燻｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of fulmigate is crucial to understanding the argument. （煙燻）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
fulminate
斥責｜教學補註：a salt or ester of fulminic acid
英文釋義：a salt or ester of fulminic acid; criticize severely
相似詞：rail
派生詞：fulmination n., fulminant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a salt or ester of fulminic acid。中文錨點：斥責｜教學補註：a salt or ester of fulminic acid。GRE tip: "fulminate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fulminate of X; a sense / degree / lack of fulminate; amid / despite fulminate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fulminate of ______. （空格填入與「斥責｜教學補註：a salt or ester of fulminic acid」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He fulminated against the Republicans' plan to cut Medicare. （斥責）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
fumble
笨手笨腳的做
英文釋義：(sports) dropping the ball; feel about uncertainly or blindly
相似詞：muff, grope, blunder, botch, bodge, bumble
派生詞：fumbler n.
形近詞：fumble 笨拙的做 ｜ jumble 混亂,混雜 ｜ stump 難倒
用法／搭配：核心義：(sports) dropping the ball。中文錨點：笨手笨腳的做。GRE tip: "fumble" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fumble of X; a sense / degree / lack of fumble; amid / despite fumble Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fumble of ______. （空格填入與「笨手笨腳的做」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He fumbled towards the door. （笨手笨腳的做）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
fungible
adj. 可互換的，相似的
英文釋義：able to be replaced by another equal part
相似詞：interchangeable
派生詞：fungibility n.
用法／搭配：crude oil is a fungible commodity 原油是可互換商品
Example · TTS
Consider this case: crude oil is a fungible commodity. （可互換的，相似的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
funk
懦夫｜教學補註：a state of nervous depression
英文釋義：a state of nervous depression; United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)
相似詞：flinch, squinch, cringe, shrink, wince, recoil
相反詞：expand, stretch
派生詞：funky adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of nervous depression。中文錨點：懦夫｜教學補註：a state of nervous depression。GRE tip: "funk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the funk of X; a sense / degree / lack of funk; amid / despite funk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the funk of ______. （空格填入與「懦夫｜教學補註：a state of nervous depression」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was in a funk. （懦夫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
funky
惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous
英文釋義：offensively malodorous; (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
相似詞：fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, noisome, smelly
相反詞：fair, unclog, pleasant, fragrant
派生詞：funk n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensively malodorous。中文錨點：惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous。GRE tip: "funky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a funky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather funky; funky enough to... Sentence frame: Her funky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡臭的｜教學補註：offensively malodorous」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
We did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style. （惡臭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
furbish
磨光｜教學補註：polish and make shiny
英文釋義：polish and make shiny
相似詞：buff, burnish
用法／搭配：核心義：to polish and make shiny。中文錨點：磨光｜教學補註：polish and make shiny。GRE tip: treat "furbish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to furbish sth; refuse / choose / begin to furbish; the furbishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to furbish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「磨光｜教學補註：polish and make shiny」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to furbish what they had once defended. （磨光）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
furious
狂怒的
英文釋義：狂怒的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：狂怒的
Example · TTS
On the exam, furious most nearly means a sense of "狂怒的". （狂怒的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
furor
激怒｜教學補註：an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
英文釋義：an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; a sudden outburst (as of protest)
相似詞：fad, craze, furore, cult, rage
用法／搭配：核心義：an interest followed with exaggerated zeal。中文錨點：激怒｜教學補註：an interest followed with exaggerated zeal。GRE tip: "furor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the furor of X; a sense / degree / lack of furor; amid / despite furor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the furor of ______. （空格填入與「激怒｜教學補註：an interest followed with exaggerated zeal」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of furor is crucial to understanding the argument. （激怒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
furtive
偷偷摸摸的
英文釋義：marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; secret and sly or sordid; ; - A.L.Guerard
相似詞：sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious, backstair, backstairs
相反詞：overt, open
派生詞：furtiveness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by quiet and caution and secrecy。中文錨點：偷偷摸摸的。GRE tip: "furtive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a furtive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather furtive; furtive enough to... Sentence frame: Her furtive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「偷偷摸摸的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A furtive manner. （偷偷摸摸的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fuss
忙亂；發牢騷
英文釋義：an excited state of agitation; an angry disturbance
相似詞：dither, pother, tizzy, flap, trouble, bother
派生詞：fussy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an excited state of agitation。中文錨點：忙亂；發牢騷。GRE tip: "fuss" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the fuss of X; a sense / degree / lack of fuss; amid / despite fuss Sentence frame: The debate turns on the fuss of ______. （空格填入與「忙亂；發牢騷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now. （忙亂；發牢騷）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
fussy
謹慎的｜教學補註：annoyed and irritable
英文釋義：annoyed and irritable; overcrowded or cluttered with detail
相似詞：crabbed, crabby, cross, grouchy, grumpy, bad-tempered
相反詞：uncross
派生詞：fussiness n., fuss n.
用法／搭配：核心義：annoyed and irritable。中文錨點：謹慎的｜教學補註：annoyed and irritable。GRE tip: "fussy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fussy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fussy; fussy enough to... Sentence frame: Her fussy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「謹慎的｜教學補註：annoyed and irritable」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Fussy about clothes. （謹慎的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
fusty
發黴的｜教學補註：stale and unclean smelling
英文釋義：stale and unclean smelling; old-fashioned and out of date
相似詞：musty, frowsty, standpat, unprogressive, nonprogressive
用法／搭配：核心義：stale and unclean smelling。中文錨點：發黴的｜教學補註：stale and unclean smelling。GRE tip: "fusty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a fusty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather fusty; fusty enough to... Sentence frame: Her fusty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「發黴的｜教學補註：stale and unclean smelling」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her fusty approach to the evidence. （發黴的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
futile
無效的｜教學補註：producing no result or effect
英文釋義：producing no result or effect; unproductive of success
相似詞：ineffectual, otiose, unavailing, bootless, fruitless, sleeveless
相反詞：effective, sleeved
派生詞：futility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：producing no result or effect。中文錨點：無效的｜教學補註：producing no result or effect。GRE tip: "futile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a futile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather futile; futile enough to... Sentence frame: Her futile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無效的｜教學補註：producing no result or effect」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Futile years after her artistic peak. （無效的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
futility
無效｜教學補註：uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
英文釋義：uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
派生詞：futile adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result。中文錨點：無效｜教學補註：uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result。GRE tip: "futility" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the futility of X; a sense / degree / lack of futility; amid / despite futility Sentence frame: The debate turns on the futility of ______. （空格填入與「無效｜教學補註：uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of futility is crucial to understanding the argument. （無效）