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1
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abound

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exist in large numbers or amounts.

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amorphous

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without a clearly defined shape or form.

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belie

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(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
“his lively, alert manner belied his years”

contradict
be at odds with
call into question
give the lie to

fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).
“the quality of the music seems to belie the criticism”

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capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
“it’s terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss”

fickle
inconstant
changeable
variable
unstable
mercurial

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cerebral

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  1. of the cerebrum of the brain.
  2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
    “she excelled in cerebral pursuits”
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congenial

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  1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own.

“his need for some congenial company”

like-minded
compatible
kindred

  1. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.

“he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul”

pleasant
pleasing
to one’s liking
agreeable

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conspicuous

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  1. clearly visible.
    “he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
  2. attracting notice or attention.

easily seen
clear
visible
clearly visible
standing out

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quixotic

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extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

unbusinesslike
romantic
extravagant
starry-eyed

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cursory

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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
“a cursory glance at the figures”

perfunctory
desultory
casual
superficial
token

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daunting

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seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

intimidating
formidable
disconcerting

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deify

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worship or regard as a god.

worship
revere
venerate
reverence

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didactic

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in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.

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disseminate

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spread (something, especially information) widely.

diffuse
proclaim
promulgate

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feasible

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possible to do easily or conveniently.

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flout

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openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

defy
refuse to obey
go against
rebel against
scorn

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homogeneous

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of the same kind; alike.

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humdrum

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lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

mundane
dull
dreary
boring

18
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insipid

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  1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
  2. lacking vigor or interest.

uninteresting
boring
vapid
dull

19
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loquacious

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tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

talkative
garrulous
voluble
over-talkative
long-winded

20
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misanthropic

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having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

21
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misnomer

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a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

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negligent

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failing to take proper care over something.

23
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obsequious

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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
“they were served by obsequious waiters”

servile
ingratiating
unctuous

24
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placate

A

make (someone) less angry or hostile.

25
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proclivity

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

“a proclivity for hard work”
Similar:
liking
inclination
tendency
leaning

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puerile

A

childishly silly and immature.

27
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spendthrift

A

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

“Putt was a spendthrift and a heavy gambler”
Similar:
profligate
prodigal
squanderer
waster

28
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wary

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feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

cautious
careful
circumspect

29
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adulterate

A

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.

make impure
degrade
debase
spoil

30
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advocate

A

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

champion
upholder
supporter

verb

publicly recommend or support.

“voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly”
Similar:
recommend
prescribe
commend

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aggrandize

A

increase the power, status, or wealth of.

32
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brisk

A

active and energetic.

“a good brisk walk”
Similar:
quick
rapid
fast
swift
speedy

33
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ambivalent

A

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

“some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her”
Similar:
equivocal
uncertain
unsure
doubtful

34
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alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness.

“she accepted the invitation with alacrity”
Similar:
eagerness
willingness
readiness

35
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benign

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  1. gentle and kind.
  2. not harmful to the environment.
36
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brazen

A

bold and without shame.

“he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance”
Similar:
bold
shameless
as bold as brass
brazen-faced

37
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Desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
“a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion”

casual
half-hearted
lukewarm
cursory

38
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Perfunctory

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(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.
“he gave a perfunctory nod”

cursory
desultory
quick
brief
hasty

39
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Token

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adj done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture.
“cases like these often bring just token fines from magistrates”

symbolic
emblematic
indicative

40
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Disconcerting

A

causing one to feel unsettled.
“he had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties”
Similar:
unsettling
unnerving
discomfiting

41
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Defy

A

openly resist or refuse to obey.
“a woman who defies convention”
Similar:
disobey
refuse to obey

42
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Scorn

A

a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
“I do not wish to become the object of scorn”
Similar:
contempt
derision
contemptuousness

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