foible

Definition of foible

Nouns

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms:
idiosyncrasy, mannerism
Type of:
distinctiveness, peculiarity, speciality, specialness, specialty
a distinguishing trait
the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
Type of:
part, portion
something less than the whole of a human artifact

Vocabulary Lists for foible

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

GRE Words »(500 words)
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  • abate
  • abdication
  • aberration
  • abet
  • abeyance

Johna's Word List »(362 words)
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  • abdicate
  • abrogate
  • accede
  • accentuate
  • accoutrement

Pride & Predjudice »(30 words)
  • fulsome
  • copious
  • quixotic
  • prognosticate
  • auspicate

Khamza_Vocabulary_in_VT »(1449 words)
  • noxious
  • spur
  • speck
  • bound
  • repugnance

GRE words »(500 words)
  • accrue
  • adamant
  • admonitory
  • perspicacious
  • sapient

WordMasters: Grade 8 Blue Division Nov-Dec '09 »(25 words)
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  • foible
  • accede
  • contentious
  • disavowal
  • mollify

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