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Topic: Politics

flagrant

IPA: //ˈfleɪɡrənt//

KK: /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

adjective

Definition: Very noticeable in a bad way; something that is shockingly wrong or immoral.

Example: The politician's flagrant disregard for the law shocked the public.

flimflammery

IPA: //flɪmˈflæməri//

KK: /flɪmˈflæməri/

noun

Definition: A type of trickery or deceit, often involving a scam or nonsense.

Example: The salesman used flimflammery to convince customers to buy his useless product.

flout

IPA: /flaʊt/

KK: /flaʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To openly disregard or show contempt for rules, laws, or conventions.

Example: He decided to flout the dress code by wearing jeans to the formal event.

noun

Definition: A disrespectful action or comment that shows a lack of respect for rules or authority.

Example: His flout of the school's dress code got him in trouble with the principal.

transitive verb

Definition: To openly disregard or show disrespect for a rule, law, or convention.

Example: Many people choose to flout the dress code at the event.

foist

IPA: /fɔɪst/

KK: /fɔɪst/

transitive verb

Definition: To put something onto someone else in a dishonest or sneaky way, often without their consent or knowledge.

Example: He tried to foist his unwanted opinions on the group during the meeting.

foment

IPA: /fəˈmɛnt/

KK: /foʊˈmɛnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To encourage or stir up something, often negative like trouble or unrest.

Example: The leader tried to foment rebellion among the people.

fomentation

IPA: //foʊˈmɛnˌteɪʃən//

KK: /foʊˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method or substance used to apply warmth and moisture to the body, often to relieve pain or promote healing.

Example: The doctor recommended a fomentation to help soothe her sore muscles.

fomenter

IPA: /fəˈmɛntər/

KK: /fɔˈmɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person who encourages or stirs up something, often in a negative or disruptive way.

Example: The fomenter of the protest rallied the crowd to demand change.

foothold

IPA: /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/

KK: /ˈfʊthˌhoʊld/

noun

Definition: A secure position that allows someone to stand or climb, often used as a base for moving forward or making progress.

Example: The climber found a good foothold on the rocky surface to continue his ascent.

forbid

IPA: /fərˈbɪd/

KK: /fərˈbɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To tell someone that they are not allowed to do something or that something is not allowed.

Example: The teacher will forbid students from using their phones during the exam.

forbiddance

IPA: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

KK: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

noun

Definition: A rule or order that prevents someone from doing something.

Example: The forbiddance of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

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