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Question 1

abound

Answer 1

exist in large numbers or amounts.

Question 2

amorphous

Answer 2

without a clearly defined shape or form.

Question 3

belie

Answer 3

(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
“his lively, alert manner belied his years”

contradict
be at odds with
call into question
give the lie to

fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).
“the quality of the music seems to belie the criticism”

Question 4

capricious

Answer 4

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
“it’s terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss”

fickle
inconstant
changeable
variable
unstable
mercurial

Question 5

cerebral

Answer 5

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.
2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
   “she excelled in cerebral pursuits”

Question 6

congenial

Answer 6

1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own.

“his need for some congenial company”

like-minded
compatible
kindred

2. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.

“he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul”

pleasant
pleasing
to one’s liking
agreeable

Question 7

conspicuous

Answer 7

1. clearly visible.
   “he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
2. attracting notice or attention.

easily seen
clear
visible
clearly visible
standing out

Question 8

quixotic

Answer 8

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

unbusinesslike
romantic
extravagant
starry-eyed

Question 9

cursory

Answer 9

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
“a cursory glance at the figures”

perfunctory
desultory
casual
superficial
token

Question 10

daunting

Answer 10

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

intimidating
formidable
disconcerting

Question 11

deify

Answer 11

worship or regard as a god.

worship
revere
venerate
reverence

Question 12

didactic

Answer 12

in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.

Question 13

disseminate

Answer 13

spread (something, especially information) widely.

diffuse
proclaim
promulgate

Question 14

feasible

Answer 14

possible to do easily or conveniently.

Question 15

flout

Answer 15

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

defy
refuse to obey
go against
rebel against
scorn

Question 16

homogeneous

Answer 16

of the same kind; alike.

Question 17

humdrum

Answer 17

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

mundane
dull
dreary
boring

Question 18

insipid

Answer 18

1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
2. lacking vigor or interest.

uninteresting
boring
vapid
dull

Question 19

loquacious

Answer 19

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

talkative
garrulous
voluble
over-talkative
long-winded

Question 20

misanthropic

Answer 20

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

Question 21

misnomer

Answer 21

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Question 22

negligent

Answer 22

failing to take proper care over something.

Question 23

obsequious

Answer 23

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
“they were served by obsequious waiters”

servile
ingratiating
unctuous

Question 24

placate

Answer 24

make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Question 25

proclivity

Answer 25

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. "a proclivity for hard work" Similar: liking inclination tendency leaning

Question 26

puerile

Answer 26

childishly silly and immature.

Question 27

spendthrift

Answer 27

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way "Putt was a spendthrift and a heavy gambler" Similar: profligate prodigal squanderer waster

Question 28

wary

Answer 28

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. cautious careful circumspect

Question 29

adulterate

Answer 29

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance. make impure degrade debase spoil

Question 30

advocate

Answer 30

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. champion upholder supporter verb publicly recommend or support. "voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly" Similar: recommend prescribe commend

Question 31

aggrandize

Answer 31

increase the power, status, or wealth of.

Question 32

brisk

Answer 32

active and energetic. "a good brisk walk" Similar: quick rapid fast swift speedy

Question 33

ambivalent

Answer 33

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. "some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her" Similar: equivocal uncertain unsure doubtful

Question 34

alacrity

Answer 34

brisk and cheerful readiness. "she accepted the invitation with alacrity" Similar: eagerness willingness readiness

Question 35

benign

Answer 35

1. gentle and kind. 2. not harmful to the environment.

Question 36

brazen

Answer 36

bold and without shame. "he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance" Similar: bold shameless as bold as brass brazen-faced

Question 37

Desultory

Answer 37

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion" casual half-hearted lukewarm cursory

Question 38

Perfunctory

Answer 38

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. "he gave a perfunctory nod" cursory desultory quick brief hasty

Question 39

Token

Answer 39

adj done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture. "cases like these often bring just token fines from magistrates" symbolic emblematic indicative

Question 40

Disconcerting

Answer 40

causing one to feel unsettled. "he had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties" Similar: unsettling unnerving discomfiting

Question 41

Defy

Answer 41

openly resist or refuse to obey. "a woman who defies convention" Similar: disobey refuse to obey

Question 42

Scorn

Answer 42

a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something. "I do not wish to become the object of scorn" Similar: contempt derision contemptuousness