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fringe

Short Definition : decorative edge of hanging threads; edge

Definition
(noun) the outside boundary or surface of something Definition
(noun) a part of the city far removed from the center
Synonyms : outskirt
Example Sentence
  • they built a factory on the outskirts of the city
Definition
(noun) one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
Synonyms : interference fringe
Definition
(noun) a social group holding marginal or extreme views
Example Sentence
  • members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
Definition
(noun) a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
Synonyms : bang
Definition
(noun) an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels Definition
(verb) adorn with a fringe
Example Sentence
  • The weaver fringed the scarf
Definition
(verb) decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
Example Sentence
  • fur fringed the hem of the dress
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fringe

fringe...remember it with fridge(short form of refrigeratior)... lets decorate the fridge with threads... hope it helps u

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frisk

Short Definition : move about playfully; froric; ADJ. frisky: playful

Definition
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
Synonyms : frisking
Example Sentence
  • he gave the suspect a quick frisk
Definition
(verb) play boisterously
Example Sentence
  • The children frolicked in the garden
  • the gamboling lambs in the meadows
  • The toddlers romped in the playroom
Definition
(verb) search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
Example Sentence
  • The police frisked everyone at the airport
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frisk

security guards reduce the risk just by frisk

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Frisk~disk(that we play with);she frisked becoz she was going to play with a disk !

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Read it as freak...you freak and search for weapons on his body..

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There is a risk of something, so you are searching everyone for concealed weapon.

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when you are been frisked you are in risk.....

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fritter

Short Definition : waste (time or money on unimportant things)

Definition
(noun) small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables Definition
(verb) spend frivolously and unwisely
Example Sentence
  • Fritter away one's inheritance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fritter

fritter rhymes with bitter...since the food was bitter, i wasted them

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Sounds like "litter". When we litter food, we actually waste it.

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Sounds like twitter..When u r twittering u r wasting ur time...

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being on FACEBOOK and TWITTER is a WASTE of time...

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Sounds Like Flirtier. When u flirt u waste time and money.

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frugality is avoiding fritter

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frivolous

Short Definition : lacking in seriousness; flippant; self-indulgently carefree; unworthy of serious attention; relatively unimportant; trivial

Definition
(adj) not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example Sentence
  • a frivolous novel
  • a frivolous remark
  • a frivolous young woman
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frivolous

Fri-vo-lous ~Free - If something is free, u dont take it seriously, you think oh they are giving it for free coz its not that important stuff.. or not the stuff in demand.. or not the stuff taken seriously by public..

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Fri+vol+ous = Free+Will ->one who acts with his own will, carefree, not serious.

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i do feel a bit FIVIRISH,, but nothing too serious or anything to worry about

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FAR FROM SERIOUS = FRIVOLOUS ; i.e lacking seriousness

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FRIVOLOUS = FREE + VO +LOiUS, Louis is very carefree.

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frock

Short Definition : long loose garment (worn by monks)

Definition
(noun) a habit worn by clerics Definition
(noun) a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
Synonyms : dress
Definition
(verb) put a frock on

frolic

Short Definition : play and jump about happily; frisk; Ex. frolicking young lambs

Definition
(noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Synonyms : caper gambol play romp
Example Sentence
  • it was all done in play
  • their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
Definition
(verb) play boisterously
Example Sentence
  • The children frolicked in the garden
  • the gamboling lambs in the meadows
  • The toddlers romped in the playroom
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frolic

FROLIC ~ FRiends or LIQuor; I need both for frolicking.

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my son frolicked around me for a lick from my ice cream

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Frolick: for-a-rollick / for-a-role-lick (he had frolic when he had a lick in his role)

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wearin beautiful frocks...little girls were frolicking in the garden

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frolicsome

Short Definition : prankish; gay; playful; merry; frisky

Definition
(adj) given to merry frolicking
Example Sentence
  • frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frolicsome

lick some...(e.g.Frolicsome puppy tried to lick some of the treats her master had given her...just imagine that sweet little puppy)

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similar lo frocks,guys luk handsome ,gays luk frolicsome

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frond

Short Definition : fern leaf; palm or banana leaf

Definition
(noun) compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frond

some fronds grow in ponds

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fructify

Short Definition : bear fruit; produce fruit

Definition
(verb) become productive or fruitful
Example Sentence
  • The seeds fructified
Definition
(verb) make productive or fruitful
Example Sentence
  • The earth that he fructified
Definition
(verb) bear fruit
Synonyms : set
Example Sentence
  • the apple trees fructify
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fructify

FRUCTose is sugar from fruit. Fructify means to bear fruit.

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frugality

Short Definition : thrift; economy; ADJ. frugal: practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive

Definition
(noun) prudence in avoiding waste
Synonyms : frugalness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frugality

frugal means avoiding waste... read it as free+girl...if a girl comes for free,it saves waste of money

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FEW+GIRL friend...if you have few girl friends,it's ECONOMICAL...when you have many,it's costly.....and frugal means the quality of being economical with money or food...

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[fru]gality => fruit. Fruit is cheap (cheaper than meat)

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read it as, fru(free)+ gality(gali) free from waste(gali).

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