Flashcard #11

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fabrication

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a made-up thing, especially a falsehood

Sentence: The story about the haunted house turned out to be a complete fabrication.

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fallacious

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containing an error, mistaken

Sentence: His argument was based on fallacious reasoning, which weakened his case.

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felicitous

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appropriate

Sentence: Her felicitous choice of words made the speech truly memorable.

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foolhardy

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reckless, rash

Sentence: It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain alone without any gear.

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forgery

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the act of imitating artworks, money, signatures

Sentence: He was arrested for forgery after trying to cash a fake check.

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forsake

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to give up, abandon

Sentence: She decided to forsake her career in the city and move to the countryside.

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to foster

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to strengthen, nourish

• Sentence: The program aims to foster creativity and innovation among students.

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grudging

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reluctant, with envy and resentment

Sentence: He gave a grudging apology after being pressured by his teammates.

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gracious

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showing kindness, compassionate

Sentence: The hostess was gracious, making sure every guest felt welcome.

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garish

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very showy and bright

Sentence: The garish neon signs lit up the entire street, making it hard to look away.