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abound
exist in large numbers or amounts.
Synonyms: Proliferate, Flourish
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form.
Synonyms: Nebulous, Vague
austere
1. Strict in manner
2. Lack of comforts or luxuries
Synonyms: Ascetic, Sober, Spartan
belie
give a false impression of; mask
Synonyms: Disguise, Negate
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Synonyms: Mercurial, Erratic
cerebral
1. of the cerebrum of the brain.
2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
Synonyms: Analytical, Scholarly
congenial
(of a person) likable and friendly, often due to shared interests
(of a thing) enjoyable because it aligns with one's tendencies
Synonyms: Amiable, Pleasant, Convivial
conspicuous
1. clearly visible.
2. attracting notice or attention.
Synonyms: Apparent, Evident
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Synonyms: Casual, Token, Perfunctory
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
Synonyms: Intimidating, Formidable
deify
worship or regard as a god.
Synonyms: Revere, Venerate, Worship
didactic
in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.
Synonyms: Instructional, Pedagogic
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
Synonyms: Disperse, Spread, Propagate
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
Synonyms: Realizable, Viable
flout
openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)
Synonyms: Defy, Disdain, Disregard
homogeneous
of the same kind; alike.
Synonyms: Equivalent, Uniform
humdrum
lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
Synonyms: Dull, Banal, Mundane
insipid
1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
2. lacking vigor or interest.
Synonyms: Bland, Dull, Anemic
loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Synonyms: Voluble, Garrulous
misanthropic
having a distaste/dislike for humans and society
Synonyms: Reclusive, Antisocial
misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
negligent
lacking care or attention
Synonyms: Remiss, Lax, Sloppy
obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
Excessively submissive to authority
Synonyms: Sycophantic, Servile, Obedient
placate
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
Synonyms: Soothe, Appease, Mollify
proclivity
A fondness or liking for something
Synonyms: Tendency, Propensity
puerile
childishly silly and immature.
Synonyms: Juvenile, Infantile, Babyish
quixotic
extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Synonyms: Idealistic, Nonviable
spendthrift
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
Synonyms: Profligate, Squanderer
taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Synonyms: Quiet, Untalkative, Laconic
wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Synonyms: Circumspect, Chary
adulterate
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.
Synonyms: Degrade, Debase, Spoil
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Synonyms: Champion, Recommend, Back
aggrandize
increase the power, status, or wealth of.
Synonyms: Augment, Magnify
alacrity
cheerful willingness and liveliness
Synonyms: Willingness, Fervor
ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Synonyms: Equivocal, Wavering
ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Synonyms: Mitigate, Ease, Remedy
amenable
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Synonyms: Compliant, Acquiescent
anachronistic
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
Synonyms: Out of Date, Outmoded
audacious
1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
2. showing an impudent lack of respect.
Synonyms: Daring, Fearless, Unflinching
avaricious
having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Synonyms: Acquisitive, Rapacious
banal
Unoriginal and Dull; Lacking Creativity
Synonyms: Trite, Hackneyed, Bland
benign
1. gentle and kind.
2. not harmful to the environment.
Synonyms: Innocuous, Gentle, Mild
brazen
bold and without shame.
Synonyms: Brash, Presumptuous
calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
Synonyms: Libel, Denigration
candid
truthful and straightforward; frank.
Synonyms: Blunt, Frank, Sincere
castigate
reprimand (someone) severely.
Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprimand, Chide
caustic
1. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
2. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action.
Synonyms: Biting, Sarcastic, Mordant
construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
Synonyms: Interpret, Read, Take
contrite
feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
Synonyms: Remorseful, Penitent
convoluted
Difficult to understand or follow
Synonyms: Complex, Involved, Impenetrable
covet
Strongly desire; Yearn for
Synonyms: Crave, Long for
craven
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Feeble
decorum
Politeness and proper behavior
Synonyms: Propriety, Etiquette, Manners
deft
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
Synonyms: Adept, Nimble, Adroit
demur
raise objections or show reluctance.
Synonyms: Protest, Balk at, Dissent
derivative
1. something which is based on another source.
2. imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason.
Synonyms: Imitative, Unoriginal, Influenced by
desiccate
remove the moisture from (something); cause to become completely dry.
Synonyms: Dehydrate, Deplete
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Invective
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Synonyms: Dubious, Unconvinced
ingenuous
Naive and lacking experience
Synonyms: Innocent, Trusting, Green
abate
Decrease in intensity; Lessen
Synonyms: Diminish, Subside, Fade
abjure
strongly reject (an idea); forgo
Synonyms: Renounce, Forswear, Disavow
anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Synonyms: Abnormal, Aberrant
antipathy
Profound hostility or hatred
Synonyms: Animosity, Aversion
arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Synonyms: Mysterious, Esoteric
arduous
Very challenging; Needing great effort
Synonyms: Onerous, Taxing, Laborious
artless
Lacking Adornment; Unskilled; Naive
Synonyms: Plain, Ingenuous, Guileless
ascetic
(of a lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury
Synonyms: Austere, Severe, Spartan
assuage
Decrease a negative feeling
Synonyms: Ease, Alleviate, Allay
betray
Unknowingly disclose or reveal
Synonyms: Divulge, Unmask, Let Slip
bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Synonyms: Rustic, Pastoral, Countryside
burgeon
Quickly increase or grow; Skyrocket
Synonyms: Explode, Mushroom, Flourish
cacophonous
Extremely noisy; Grating
Synonyms: Blaring, Ear-Splitting
canonize
treat like a god; declare as a saint
Synonyms: Beatify, Sanctify, Deify
censure
strongly criticize or disapprove
Synonyms: Condemn, Chastise, Pillory
chicanery
the use of deception or subterfuge to attain a certain goal
Synonyms: Trickery, Deceit, Duplicity
coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
Synonyms: Combine, Merge, Amalgamate
cogent
Persuasive and clear; Compelling
Synonyms: Convincing, Forceful, Sound
compelling
Attracting attention; Persuasive
Synonyms: Riveting, Cogent
contend
Compete; Argue a certain point of view
Synonyms: Take on, Assert, Maintain
copious
Existing in great supply; Abundant
Synonyms: Ample, Plentiful
cosmopolitan
(Of a city) Highly diverse; Worldly
Synonyms: International, Well-Traveled
deference
High regard and respect; Esteem
Synonyms: Reverence, Obeisance
desultory
Unplanned; Without enthusiasm
Synonyms: Halfhearted, Superficial
diffident
Reserved or shy; Without confidence
Synonyms: Modest, Bashful, Self-effacing
dilatory
Slow and unhurried; Meant to stall
Synonyms: Sluggish, Delaying
equivocate
Speak Evasively; Avoid taking a stance
Synonyms: Prevaricate, Waver
polarize
Separate into two opposing groups.
Synonyms: Divide, Demarcate, Split
prodigal
Carelessly wasteful; Extravagant
Synonyms: Improvident, Spendthrift
verbose
Excessively talkative; Wordy
Synonyms: Voluble, Loquacious, Prolix
abstain
Avoid taking part in something
Synonyms: Refrain, Forbear, Restrain
approbation
approval or praise
Appreciation toward someone
Synonyms: Praise, Endorsement
cherish
Greatly love or protect something
Synonyms: Treasure, Adore
corroborate
Lend support to; Bolster
Synonyms: Validate, Confirm
disparate
different or contrasting
Synonyms: Dissimilar, Heterogeneous
emulate
Imitate someone or something
Synonyms: Mimic, Echo, Mirror
enervate
Sap the energy out of someone; Fatigue
Synonyms: Drain, Exhaust, Weaken
ephemeral
Extremely shortlisting
Synonyms: Transitory, Fleeting
fervid
Excessively energetic or eager
Synonyms: Zealous, Ardent
garrulous
Tending to talk too much; Wordy
Synonyms: Verbose, Chatty, Loquacious
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