Set 1

abound

exist in large numbers or amounts = large numbers

amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form = lacking structure

belie

1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something) = misrepresent/false impression

2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior = changes abruptly

cerebral

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.

2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical = intellectual

congenial

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

2. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination = pleasant

conspicuous

1. clearly visible

2. attracting notice or attention.

cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed = quick/undetailed

daunting

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect = intimidating

deify

worship or regard as a god

didactic

in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing = teach a lesson

disseminate

spread (something, especially information) widely.

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently = practical

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 = dull

2. lacking vigor or interest = dull/boring

loquacious

tending to talk a great deal = talkative

misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people = unsociable/disliking people

misnomer

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation = incorrect

negligent

failing to take proper care over something = careless

obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree = excessively obedient

placate

make (someone) less angry or hostile = to soothe/calm

proclivity

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

puerile

childishly silly and immature

quixotic

extremely idealistic = unrealistic and impractical

spendthrift

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way = spending irresponsibly

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech = reserved/saying little.

wary

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems = cautious

austere

1. Strict in manner = strict/disciplined

2. Lack of comforts or luxuries