fivefold, a. quintuple.

five languages. Associated word: pentaglot.

five-sided, a. pentagonal, pentahedral.

five years. quinquennium, lustrum. Associated words: quinquennial, quinquennially.

fir, v. [mend], [repair], [restore], adjust; rivet, [fasten]; [settle], [fasten], [establish], [implant], define.

fix, n. (Colloq.) [dilemma], predicament, [plight], [quandary]. Antonyms: extrication, [release].

fixed, a. [immovable], established, [stable], [firm], unchangeable [steadfast], stereotyped.

fixings, n. pl. (Colloq.) embellishments, trimmings.

fizzle, n. (Colloq.) [failure], fiasco.

flabbergast, v. (Jocular) [astonish], [amaze], [surprise], [dumfound].