Set 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Abound
An abundance of something
Synonyms - abundant, copious, ample
Amorphous
Without shape
Synonyms - indefinite, vague, shapeless
Belie
To disguise or conceal; Giving an impression at variance with the facts rather than telling an intentional untruth
Synonyms - contradict, debunk, disguise
Austere
Something or someone stern or without any decoration. Usually means that the person or thing is not pleasurable
Synonyms - severe, strict, stern
Capricious
Impulsive and unpredictable
Synonyms - fickle, mercurial, vacillating
Cerebral
Make decisions using your intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of your emotions
Synonyms - erudite, intellectual, recondite
Congenial
Agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature
Synonyms - hospitable, appealing, satisfying
Conspicuous
Very obvious to the eye or attracting attention
Synonyms - discernible, perceptible, observable
Cursory
Lacking in depth or care. Implies speed and stresses a lack of attention to detail
Synonyms - desultory, hasty, hurried
Daunting
Something that can scare you off
Synonyms - intimidating, formidable, disconcerting
Deify
Regarded with very great respect or are considered to be god
Synonyms - venerate, idolize, worship
Didactic
Teaches or instructs; Overburdened with instruction to the point of being dull
Synonyms - instructive, educational, informative
Disseminate
Tp spread information, knowledge, or opinions widely
Synonyms - Spread, propagate, preach
Feasible
Capable of being used or dealt with successfully: Suitable
Synonyms - practicable, workable, achievable
Flout
To treat with contempt some rule or standard
Synonyms - disdain, infringe, contravene
Homogeneous
of the same kind; alike
Synonyms - analogous, similar
Humdrum
lacking excitement or variety; dull
Synonyms - mundane, tedious, banal
Insipid
lacking flavor; metaphorical for dull or flat
Synonyms - unpalatable, tasteless, trite
Loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative
Synonyms - garrulous, voluble, prolix
Misanthropic
disliking humankind and avoiding human society
Synonyms - cynic, sceptic
Misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation
Synonyms - misnaming, mistaking the name
Negligent
Failure to use the care that a normal person would in a given situation
Synonyms - lax, derelict, delinquent
Obsequioius
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; “boot licking or ass kissing”
Synonyms - Sycophant, fawn, servile
Placate
To soothe or appease; to make someone less hostile
Synonyms - appease, mollify, conciliate