Forbear (v): to refrain from, to abstain
John told me I could
become a millionaire if I joined
him in his business, but his lack of integrity makes me nervous so I decided to
forbear.
Forgo ( v) to do without, to forbear
We decided to forego the chocolate-covered potato chips.
Forsake ( v) to abandon, to renounce, to relinquish
We urge Buddy to forsake his life with the alien beings and
return to his job at the drugstore.
Fortuitous (adj) accidental, occurring by chance
The program’s outcome was not the result of plan but was
entirely fortuitous.
Founder (v) to fail, to collapse, to sink,
The candidate’s campaign for the presidency foundered when
it was revealed that she had once been married to a drug addict.
Frenetic (adj) frantic, frenzied
There was a lot of frenetic activity in the office, but
nothing ever seemed to get accomplished.
Frugal (adj) economical, peeny-pinching
Mina was so frugal that she even tried to bargain with the
checkout girl at the discount store.
Furtive (adj) secretive, sly
The burglars were furtive, but not furtive enough
Futile ( adj) useless, hopeless
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