GRE GregMat Vocab Group 1

abound

exist in large numbers or amounts

amorphous

without clearly defined shape or form

belie

1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression

2. fail to fulfill or justify

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

cerebral

intellectual rather then emotional or physical

congenial

1. (of a person) pleasing of 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

cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

daunting

seeming difficult to deal with in propect, intimidating

deify

worship or regard as a god

didactic

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

disseminate

spread (something, especially information) widely

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently

flout

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

homogeneous

of the same kind, alike

humdrum

lacking excitement or variety, boringly monotonous

insipid

1. lacking flavor, weak or tasteless

2. lacking vigor or interest

misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people, unsociable

misnomer

a wrong of inaccurate name or designation

negligent

failing to take proper care over something

obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

placate

make (someone) less anger or hostile

proclivity

a tendency to choose or do something regularly, an inclination of predisposition towards a particular thing

puerile

childish silly and immature

quixotic

extremely idealistic, unrealistic

spendthrift

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech, saying little

wary

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

austere

1. strict in manner

2. lack of comforts or luxuries

conspicuous

1. clearly visible

2. attracting notice or attention

loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative