mat 1 Flashcards
abound
exist in large numbers or amounts.
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form.
belie
(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”
capricious
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
cerebral
- of the cerebrum of the brain.
- intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
“she excelled in cerebral pursuits”
congenial
- (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
- (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
conspicuous
- clearly visible.
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple” - attracting notice or attention.
easily seen
clear
visible
clearly visible
standing out
quixotic
extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
unbusinesslike
romantic
extravagant
starry-eyed
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
“a cursory glance at the figures”
perfunctory
desultory
casual
superficial
token
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
intimidating
formidable
disconcerting
deify
worship or regard as a god.
worship
revere
venerate
reverence
didactic
in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
diffuse
proclaim
promulgate
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
flout
openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)
defy
refuse to obey
go against
rebel against
scorn
homogeneous
of the same kind; alike.
humdrum
lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
mundane
dull
dreary
boring
insipid
- lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
- lacking vigor or interest.
uninteresting
boring
vapid
dull
loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
talkative
garrulous
voluble
over-talkative
long-winded
misanthropic
having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.
misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
negligent
failing to take proper care over something.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
“they were served by obsequious waiters”
servile
ingratiating
unctuous
placate
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
proclivity
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
puerile
childishly silly and immature.
spendthrift
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
“Putt was a spendthrift and a heavy gambler”
Similar:
profligate
prodigal
squanderer
waster
wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
cautious
careful
circumspect
adulterate
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.
make impure
degrade
debase
spoil
advocate
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
aggrandize
increase the power, status, or wealth of.
brisk
active and energetic.
“a good brisk walk”
Similar:
quick
rapid
fast
swift
speedy
ambivalent
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
alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness.
“she accepted the invitation with alacrity”
Similar:
eagerness
willingness
readiness
benign
- gentle and kind.
- not harmful to the environment.
brazen
bold and without shame.
“he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance”
Similar:
bold
shameless
as bold as brass
brazen-faced
Desultory
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
“a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion”
casual
half-hearted
lukewarm
cursory
Perfunctory
(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.
“he gave a perfunctory nod”
cursory
desultory
quick
brief
hasty
Token
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
Disconcerting
causing one to feel unsettled.
“he had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties”
Similar:
unsettling
unnerving
discomfiting
Defy
openly resist or refuse to obey.
“a woman who defies convention”
Similar:
disobey
refuse to obey
Scorn
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
