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abound
exist in large numbers or amounts
amorphous
without clearly defined shape or form, lacking clear structure or focus
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
belie
(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (smthn); disguise or contradict
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
cerebral
of the cerebrum of the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical
congenial
(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own
conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
deify
worship, regard, or treat (someone or something) as a god
didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive; in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently
flout
openly disregard (a rule, law or convention); mock or scoff