Group 1

Question 1

Abound

Answer 1

Large number or large amounts

Question 2

Wary

Answer 2

Feeling/ showing caution about possible dangers

Question 3

Taciturn

Answer 3

Saying little

Question 4

Amorphous

Answer 4

Without a clear shape or form

Question 5

Austere

Answer 5

Strict in manner, no luxuries or comforts

Question 6

Belie

Answer 6

To give idea of something false or untrue
Contradict, give a false impression
Mnemonic- lie(false)

Question 7

Capricious

Answer 7

Sudden change of mood, unpredictable

Question 8

Cerebral

Answer 8

Intellectual

Question 9

Congenial

Answer 9

Pleasant
Agreeable because suited to one’s taste
Mnemonic- con(same)- genial(liking)

Question 10

Quixotic

Answer 10

Extremely unrealistic, idealistic

Mnemonic- quick + exotic

Question 11

Puerile

Answer 11

Childish, silly

Mnemonic- pure+child

Question 12

Proclivity

Answer 12

Tendency to choose or do something regularly

Question 13

Placate

Answer 13

Make less angry

Question 14

Conspicuous

Answer 14

Easily seen or noticed,
attracting attention

Question 15

Cursory

Answer 15

Hasty, done in a hurry
Mnemonic- cursive handwriting is very detailed so opposite of cursive

Question 16

Daunting

Answer 16

Intimidating, difficult to deal with

Question 17

Deify

Answer 17

Worship or regard as god

Question 18

Didactic

Answer 18

Teach people a lesson, instructive
Mnemonic- didi teaches younger sibling

Question 19

Disseminate

Answer 19

Spread widely

Mnemonic- diss(piss) spreads everywhere

Question 20

Flout

Answer 20

Mock, scoff, refuse to obey

Question 21

Humdrum

Answer 21

Boring, lacking excitement

Question 22

Insipid

Answer 22

Tasteless, lacking interest

Question 23

Loquacious

Answer 23

Talkative

Question 24

Misanthropic

Answer 24

Hating/avoiding other people, showing dislike of other people

Question 25

Misnomer

Answer 25

Inaccurate name/designation
Mnemonic- mis-name-er

Question 26

Obsequious

Answer 26

Extremely obedient