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fluster confuse; make nervous and confused; N fluted having vertical parallel grooves ; V. flute: make long parallel inward curves in; N. flute: long rounded groove incised on the shaft of a column flutter wave lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N. flux flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux fodder coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food foible small weakness of character; slight fault; CF. feeble foil defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail foist insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist foliage masses of leaves; CF. defoliate foment stir up; incite; instigate; promote the growth of foolhardy rash; reckless; foolishly daring foppish vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance foray raid; sudden raid or military advance; V. | 
