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F — Force to For the better (Part 7 of 10)

    Forgotten, a.

      1. Gone from one’s mind, out of one’s recollection.
      2. Buried in oblivion, sunk in oblivion.

    Fork, n. Branch, branching, division, divarication.

    Fork, v. n. Branch, divide, divaricate.

    Forked, a. Furcate, furcated, divaricated.

    Forlorn, a.

      1. Deserted, abandoned, forsaken, friendless, solitary, lost.
      2. Wretched, miserable, pitiable, destitute, desolate, helpless, comfortless, disconsolate, woebegone.

    Forlorn hope.

      1. Vanguard, skirmishers, advanced body of troops, enfants perdus.
      2. Desperate case, doubtful enterprise, hazardous adventure.

    Form, n.

      1. Shape (with especial reference to structure), figure, configuration, conformation, mould, fashion, cast, cut, tournure.
      2. Mode, method, formula, formulary, ritual, established practice.
      3. Manner, system, sort, kind, order.
      4. Regularity, order, arrangement, shapeliness.
      5. Ceremony, formality, ceremonial, ritual, conventionality, etiquette, conventional rule.
      6. Empty show, mere appearance.
      7. Bench, long seat (without a back).
      8. Class. rank of students.