List 2 (ChatGPT) Flashcards
obfuscate
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
recalcitrant
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.
lugubrious
Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, often in an exaggerated way.
unctuous
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
perspicacious
Having keen insight and understanding.
sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
pellucid
Transparently clear, easily understandable.
apoplectic
Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
mellifluous
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
penurious
Extremely poor or miserly.
lachrymose
Tearful or inclined to weep.
desultory
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
quixotic
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
ignominious
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
perfunctory
Carried out with minimum effort or reflection.
effulgent
Shining brightly; radiant.
chicanery
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
propinquity
Proximity or closeness in space, time, or relationship.
soporific
Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.
puerile
Childishly silly or trivial.
sycophant
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important to gain advantage.
cachinnate
To laugh loudly or immoderately.
obstreperous
Noisy and difficult to control.
ineluctable
Impossible to avoid or escape.
redolent
Strongly reminiscent of something; having a strong smell.
