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Just Vocabulary|JV426 (Furtive and Foible) Episode
FURTIVE = (adjective) Secretive: done in a way that is intended to escape notice. Shifty: presenting the appearance, or giving the impression, of somebody who has something to hid Examples:- Marc knew what Frank was about to say and shot his friend a furtive glance.
- James Bond's actions were furtive enough not to arouse suspicion. - Lisa's furtive manner made Phil question what exactly he was up to.Synonyms:
sly, stealthy, surreptitious, shifty, sneaky, secretive,
Antonyms:
open, obvious
FOIBLE = (noun) 1. weakness or quirk: an idiosyncrasy or small weakness ( usually used in the plural ). 2 Blade part: the weakest part of a sword blade from the middle to the pointExamples:- Frank overcame his foible of chronic tardiness.
- The foible portion of the fencing sword blade is weaker, but has more agility and speed.
- Interrupting people while they are speaking is probably Marc's greatest foible.
Synonyms:
imperfection, frailty, failing, shortcoming, defect, quirk
Antonyms:
strength, perfection
[ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:41:00 GMT ]
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