Vocabulary and Synonyms

Fulminate literally means to explode with a loud noise or to detonate violently. It also means to express vehement, thundering protest or denunciation. 'Thunder' captures the explosive, loud verbal aspect of fulminate, making it the best match among the options.

Fulsome means disgustingly excessive, overdone to the point of being insincere or offensive (e.g., fulsome praise = exaggerated, insincere flattery). The other options are unrelated - 'possession by rent' describes tenancy, 'struggle' is completely different, and 'fluent' means flowing smoothly.

Fumble means to handle or move something clumsily with the hands, or to do something awkwardly. The definition 'move fingers and hands awkwardly in search of something' is accurate. Option B describes a tenant, C is unrelated, D describes something voluminous or capacious.

Functional means designed for practical use rather than appearance - something that works well without decoration. Option B might describe 'incline' or 'tend,' C could be 'pugnacious' or 'contentious,' D relates to sensory pleasure. None match functional.

Furor means an outburst of public excitement or anger - frenzy, rage, or wild enthusiasm. Option B describes something 'extensible' or 'elastic,' C is the opposite (self-control), D might be 'narrator' or 'raconteur.'

A furrow is a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow for planting seeds. It can also mean a wrinkle on the forehead. B suggests 'elongation' or 'extension,' C describes something 'contingent' or 'speculative,' D is a gambling game of chance.

Furtive means attempting to avoid notice or attention - secretive, stealthy, or sly. Option B might describe something 'rudimentary' or 'embryonic,' C could be 'contortions' or 'writhings,' D suggests a 'rag' or 'shred.'

Friction means conflict or disagreement between people or ideas - the rubbing together causing tension. Option B describes something 'pungent' or 'acrid,' C might be 'conservatory,' D suggests 'visceral.'

Frigid means extremely cold in temperature or manner. Option B refers to goad, C describes logical consistency, D describes viscous liquids.

A fringe is an ornamental border of hanging threads on fabric or curtains. Option B means taut, C means to console, D refers to a moral failing or clamping tool.

To "frisk" means to skip or move about playfully. While it can also mean to search someone for concealed weapons, "move about playfully" is a valid and correct definition. The other options are unrelated.

An "invocation" is the action of invoking someone or something for assistance, such as a prayer for help. The other choices, like broken pottery (potsherd) or delay in development (retardation), are incorrect.

Invoke means to call upon or bring into use, especially a right, law, or authority. Option A correctly captures this meaning. The other options describe unrelated concepts: B refers to a shaving or sliver, C describes alacrity or eagerness, and D means grasping or possessing something.

As a verb, intimate means to hint or suggest indirectly. Option A correctly identifies this meaning. Option B describes sensitization, C means to back or uphold, and D means anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness.

Intimidate means to frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what you want. Option A correctly captures this. Option B describes sensual, C means to advocate or support, and D means restraint or willpower.