Gregmat Vocabulary

misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

proclivity

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

amenable

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

avaricious

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

castigate

reprimand (someone) severely.

caustic

1. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
2. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action.

contrite

feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.

decorum

behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

arcane

understood by few; mysterious or secret.

arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

ascetic

characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

censure

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

cogent

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

compelling

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

contend

1. compete with others in a struggle to achieve (something).
2. assert something as a position in an argument.

copious

abundant in supply or quantity.

diffident

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

dilatory

1. slow to act.
2. intended to cause delay.

equivocate

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

corroborate

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

disparate

essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.

enervate

make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time.

incendiary

1. tending to stir up conflict.
2. (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.

inimical

tending to obstruct or harm.

invigorate

give strength or energy to.

mitigate

make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

pedantic

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.

placid

1. not easily upset or excited.
2. calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

polemical

of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech.

precipitate

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

profundity

great depth of insight or knowledge.

punctilious

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

recondite

difficult to understand; abstruse

scrupulous

(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

tranquil

free from disturbance; calm.

vacillate

waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

clangor

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

diminutive

1. extremely or unusually small.
2. (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection,scorn etc.

discernible

noticeable

enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

frivolous

not having any serious purpose or value.

imperious

arrogant and domineering.

impertinent

1. not showing proper respect; rude.
2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.

irresolute

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

laudable

(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

panache

flamboyant confidence of style or manner.

plodding

slow-moving and unexciting.

prosaic

having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.

remedial

giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

restive

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

sporadic

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

stigmatize

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

undermine

1. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
2. erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).

utterly

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

weary

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

zealous

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

admonish

warn or reprimand someone firmly.

affectation

behavior, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

bolster

support or strengthen.

chauvinistic

feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.

connoisseur

an expert judge in matters of taste.

dissemble

conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.

dogged

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

dupe

deceive; trick.

engender

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

pertinacious

holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.

presumptuous

(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate/overconfident

probity

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

specious

superficially plausible, but actually wrong.

spurious

not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

subjective

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

subvert

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

timorous

showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.

tortuous

1. full of twists and turns.
2. excessively lengthy and complex.

tractable

easy to control or influence.

transient

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

underscore

emphasize.

venal

showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.

venerate

regard with great respect; revere.

appease

1. pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
2. assuage or satisfy (a demand or a feeling).

arbitrary

1. based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
2. (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.

archaic

very old or old-fashioned.

clamorous

1. making a loud and confused noise.
2. expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands.

dearth

a scarcity or lack of something.

explicable

able to be accounted for or understood.

belie

1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).

disprove, disguise, negate

congenial

1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.
2. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.

disseminate

spread (something, especially information) widely.

obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

quixotic

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

audacious

1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
2. showing an impudent lack of respect.

brazen

bold and without shame.

calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

construe

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.

ingenuous

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

abjure

Rejecting a belief that was once believed in.