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Group 1 Flashcards

1
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Abound

A

Def 1: exist in large numbers or amounts.

Def 2: have in large numbers or amounts.

Verb

Ex 1: rumors of a further scandal abound.
Ex 2: this land abounds with wildlife.

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Amorphous

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Shapeless

Adjective

Ex: They were amorphous blobs of darkness that shifted between three shapes.

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Austere

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Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries.

Adjective

Ex: The monastery was known for its austere way of life, where simplicity and discipline were paramount.

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Belie

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To give a false impression of; to contradict.

Verb

Ex: His calm face belied the panic he was feeling.

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Capricious

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Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Adjective

Ex: Her capricious nature made it difficult to predict what she would do next.

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Cerebral

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Intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

Adjective

Ex: The debate was a cerebral affair, full of complex arguments and theories.

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Congenial

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Pleasant because of personalities, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own.

Adjective

Ex: She found the club very congenial because everyone shared her love for gardening.

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Conspicuous

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Standing out so as to be clearly visible.

Adjective

Ex: He was conspicuous in his bright yellow jacket.

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Cursory

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Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Adjective

Ex: After a cursory glance, he decided the report needed no further editing.

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Daunting

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Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Adjective

Ex: The prospect of speaking in front of a large crowd was daunting.

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Deify

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Worship, regard, or treat (someone or something) as a god.

Verb

Ex: Ancient civilizations would often deify natural phenomena.

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Didactic

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Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Adjective

Ex: The novel was didactic in tone and aimed to convey a moral lesson.

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Disseminate

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Spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely.

Verb

Ex: The internet allows us to disseminate information quickly and widely.

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Feasible

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Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Adjective

Ex: It is not feasible to finish the entire project in one

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Flout

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Openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).

Verb

Ex: He decided to flout the school rules and arrived without his uniform.

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Homogeneous

A

Of the same kind; alike.

Adjective

Ex: The population of the village is fairly homogeneous in terms of cultural background.

17
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Humdrum

A

Lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

Adjective

Ex: He led a humdrum life, doing the same routine every day.

18
Q

Insipid

A

Lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating.

Adjective

Ex: The soup was insipid and lacked seasoning.

19
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Loquacious

A

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Adjective

Ex: The loquacious host kept all the guests entertained.

20
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Misnomer

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A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Noun

Ex: Calling this a ‘free service’ is a misnomer since there are hidden costs.

21
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Negligent

A

Failing to take proper care in doing something.

Adjective

Ex: The company was sued for negligent practices.

22
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Obsequious

A

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Adjective

Ex: The waiter was almost obsequious, constantly hovering around the table.

23
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Placate

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Definition: Make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Verb

Ex: He tried to placate his angry girlfriend with flowers.

24
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Proclivity

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A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Noun

Ex: She has a proclivity for meticulous planning, making her an excellent event organizer.

25
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Puerile

A

Childishly silly and trivial.

Adjective

Ex: His puerile jokes were not appreciated during the serious meeting.

26
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Quixotic

A

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Adjective

Ex: His quixotic dreams of becoming a famous singer seemed unreachable to his pragmatic friends.

27
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Spendthrift

A

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

Noun

Ex: Being a spendthrift, he frequently bought things he didn’t need and soon ran into financial trouble.

28
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Taciturn

A

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Adjective

Ex: The taciturn man spoke very few words, preferring to listen rather than talk.

29
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Wary

A

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Adjective

Ex: She was wary of making commitments she might not be able to keep.

30
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Misanthropic

A

Disliking humankind and avoiding human society.

Adjective

Ex: His misanthropic views made him avoid social gatherings.

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