DAY 1 Flashcards
abound
exist in large numbers or amounts
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form
austere
severe or strict in manner or attitude.
belie
(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
cerebral
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
congenial
(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own.
conspicuous
clearly visible.
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
deify
worship or regard as a god.
didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
feasible
capable of being done or carried out.
flout
openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
homogeneous
of the same kind; alike.
humdrum
lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
insipid
lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
misanthropic
having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.
misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
negligent
failing to take proper care of something.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
placate
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
proclivity
a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
puerile
childishly silly and immature.
quixotic
extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
spendthrift
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
