forge

counterfeit; reproduce fraudulently; form by heating in a forge and hammering into shape; move with a sudden increase of speed or power; Ex. forged ahead in the last two years; N: furnace where metals are heated

forgo(forego)

give up; do without

forlorn

sad and lonely; wretched; desolate

formality

ceremonious quality; ceremonious adherence to rules; something done just for form’s sake; Ex. mere formality

formidable

menacing; arousing fear; threatening; difficult to defeat; Ex. formidable foe/question

forsake

desert; abandon; renounce

forswear

renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure

forte

strong point or special talent in a person’s character

forthcoming

happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming.

forthright

straightforward; direct; frank

fortitude

bravery; courage; strength of mind

fortuitous

accidental; by chance; N. fortuity

forum

public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law

forward

presumptuous or bold