Group 1 [Gregmat] Vocab

What does 'abound' mean?

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

What is the meaning of 'amorphous'?

Lacking a clear shape or form.

Define 'austere'.

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

What does 'belie' mean?

To contradict or show something to be false.

What is meant by 'capricious'?

Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Define 'cerebral'.

Related to the brain; intellectual rather than emotional.

What does 'congenial' mean?

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.

What is the meaning of 'conspicuous'?

Easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.

Define 'cursory'.

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

What does 'daunting' mean?

Intimidating; seeming difficult to deal with.

What does 'deify' mean?

To worship, regard, or treat someone or something as a god.

Define 'didactic'.

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

What does 'disseminate' mean?

To spread or disperse something, especially information.

What is meant by 'feasible'?

Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Define 'flout'.

To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.

What does 'homogeneous' mean?

Of the same kind; alike.

What is the meaning of 'humdrum'?

Lacking variety; boring.

Define 'insipid'.

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.

What does 'loquacious' mean?

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

What is meant by 'misanthropic'?

Disliking humankind and avoiding human society.

Define 'misnomer'.

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

What does 'negligent' mean?

Failing to take proper care in doing something.

What is the meaning of 'obsequious'?

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Define 'placate'.

To make someone less angry or hostile.

What does 'proclivity' mean?

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination.

What is meant by 'puerile'?

Childishly silly and trivial.

Define 'quixotic'.

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

What does 'spendthrift' mean?

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

What is the meaning of 'taciturn'?

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Define 'wary'.

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.