fabulist n : writer of fables; liar
facade n :face or front view; artificial/false appearance
fait accompli n :accomplished fact, already done
faux pas n :social blunder, breach of etiquette
fecund a :fruitful; prolific; fertile
feng shui n :omen-wind/water; placement determined by feng shui (Chinese)
ferment v.t. : to agitate/excite/inflame; foment
fetters n :chain/shackle on foot; restrain
fiat n :decree or dictatorial order, sanction
fillip v.t. :flick smartly w/finger/thumb; to arouse or urge into action
flagellation n :whipping; scourge
fleck n :a spot/dapple/little bit; to streak/spot
flummox v.t. :confuse
foibles n :weakness, failing of character
foment v.t. :promote or encourage discord, rebellion, instigate
forte n :particular talent/faculty of a person
fractious a :apt to quarrel; peevish, unruly
frap t.v. : to draw tight (as w/rope/cables)
friezes n :decorated/sculpted ornamentation, woolen cloth w/shaggy nap
fortuitous a :accidental, chance, lucky
frenetic a : f renzied; frantic
frisson n :a brief moment of excitement; thrill; shudder
froufrou n :showy/frilly ornamentation; rustling esp. a woman's skirts
fulminate v.t. :explode/detonate; denounce vehemently
fustian n :inflated style of speaking/writing; fabric