新gre词汇：2012新GRE阅读词汇必备资料47

fuddle

make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused

fugitive

fleeting or transitory; lasting only a short time; roving(wandering); running away or fleeing as from the law; N: one who flees; Ex. fugitives at large

fulcrum

support on which a lever rests or pivots

fulminate

thunder; explode; issue a severe denunciation

fulsome

disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire

fumble

move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N.

functional

made for practical use only (without decoration); functioning; Ex. functional modern furniture; CF. functionalism

functionary

official (who performs a particular function)

fundamental

basic; primary; essential

funereal

sad; solemn; suitable for a funeral

furor

frenzy; great anger and excitement; CF. fury

furrow

long shallow trench made by a plow; deep wrinkle in the skin; V.

furtive

stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance

fusillade

simultaneous firing or outburst (of missiles, questions, etc.)

fusion

union  ; coalition; V. fuse

fuss:

trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby

fussy

fastidious; finicky; easily upset

futile

useless; hopeless; ineffectual