Tag: leadership

Fundamental means basic, essential, or forming the foundation of something. Option B might be 'proffer,' C describes context (as in textual scholarship), and D relates to rabid. A is the clear correct answer.

Funereal means resembling a funeral - gloomy, mournful, or solemn. 'Sad' captures this meaning well. Option B might be 'dogma' or 'tenet,' C could be 'abutting' or 'contiguous,' D describes rabies.

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.'

Fusillade means a rapid series of shots fired from guns, or metaphorically, a rapid outburst of questions, criticisms, or other things. Option B might be 'slender' or 'gaunt,' C could be 'smuggling' or 'contraband,' D describes a 'ragamuffin.'

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.'

A frieze is a decorative horizontal band, typically along the upper part of a wall in architecture. Option B refers to a rag, C means to consign, D describes glue.

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.