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Including the dance hit Ai No Corrida and making a star out of James Ingram with his

lead vocals featured on Just Once and One Hundred Ways.

Facilitation (noun)

the act of smoothing, aiding, assisting, or helping

Progressive neuromuscular facilitation is the process of providing force during

stretching so as to improve the flexibility of an athlete.

Fall out of favor (verb phrase)

losing one’s popularity

By 1900 small electric wind systems were developed to generate direct current, but most

of these units fell out of favor when rural areas became attached to the national

electricity grid during the 1930s.

Fallout (noun)

radioactive nuclear debris

In April 1986, Russia's nuclear power station at Chernobyl exploded, killing 250 people

and sending radioactive fallout around the world.

Farce (noun)

a false, derisive, or impudent imitation of something

That there was gold in many parts of the Sacramento River turned out to be a farce.

Far-flung (adjective)

widely spread or distributed

We follow them from the Dodger camp in Santa Domingo to spring training in Florida

and through their first years in America and professional baseball in places as far-flung

and overwhelmingly white as Great Falls, Montana.

Far-reaching (adjective)

covering a wide scope

The crash of the Stock Market in 1929 had far-reaching effects on the US economy.

Fatality (noun)

a termination of life, usually the result of an accident or a disaster

Many fatalities have occurred from floods in the Midwest.

Fatigue (noun)

the condition of being extremely tired

In general, a high measure of cardio respiratory endurance is the ability to perform

about 60 minutes of vigorous exercise without too much fatigue.

Fearlessness (noun)

the quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship

courageously, with decision, and unwavering firmness

The Sioux fought against hostile tribes and white intruders. Soon, Sitting Bull became

known for his fearlessness in battle.

Feasible (adjective)

capable of occurring or being done

The cost analysis of a proper prescribed burn and the cost of battling a blaze in the load

fuel laden forests need to be considered to see which method is more economically

feasible given the tight budgetary constraints with which the government has to

operate.

Feat (noun)

a great or heroic deed; something completed successfully

Swimming across the English Channel is an athletic feat that few people ever

accomplish.

Feature (noun)

a distinctive element

A cold reading is the description of the personality, characteristics, features, past

experiences and sometimes the future of a person without the use of standard

psychological or other formal diagnostic procedures.

Feedback (noun)

information about the result of an experiment or action

Constructive feedback to a child’s positive behaviors is essential in conditioning him to

exhibit good behavior.

Feedstock (noun)

a supply stored or hidden for future use

Recycled materials, such as aluminum, also provide manufacturers with valuable

feedstock. For example, recycled aluminum cans are used to make new cans.

Fermentation (noun)

breaking down of a substance by microorganisms, such as yeasts and bacteria, usually in

the absence of oxygen, especially of sugar in making alcohol

In ancient times, people used fermentation to make beer and used plants to produce

dyes and medicines.

Fertility (noun)

the quality or state of being capable of breeding or reproducing

Although the impact of age on a woman's fertility has been well-studied, experts say this

is the first time such a strong association has been found between age and male fertility

in the time it takes to conceive a child.

Fetus (noun)

a developing human from usually three months after conception to birth

The young mother could feel her child’s fetus moving in her womb.

Fidelity (noun)

faithfulness or devotion to a person, a cause, obligations, or duties

In order to be considered a good Christian, a person must practice marital fidelity.

Figure (noun)

mathematical calculations

According to the figures compiled by Standard & Poor’s DRI division for the US

Conference of Mayors and National Association of Counties, the US’s 314 metro regions

are clearly the economic drivers, providing 84 percent of new jobs, 95 percent of hightech

jobs, 88 percent of the country's income.

Filter (verb)

clarify, refine, clean

An electric pump filters out most of the impurities in a swimming pool.

Finished (adjective)

marked by having the highest quality

Japanese businesses are adept at importing raw materials and exporting finished

products to countries all over the world.

Finite (adjective)

limited, having a specific number

A black hole oscillates increasingly rapidly, performing an infinite number of oscillations

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