Group 7

appease

To calm, to pacify, or to bring to a state of peace.

arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

archaic

Very old or old-fashioned.

clamorous

Making a loud and confused noise.

dearth

A scarcity or lack of something.

explicable

Able to be explained; understandable.

hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

immutable

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being tired out.

indolent

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

insular

Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.

intransigent

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

intrepid

Fearless; adventurous.

irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

loathe

To feel intense aversion or disgust for.

malign

To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.

malleable

Easily influenced; pliable or capable of being shaped or bent.

neophyte

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

plastic

Easily shaped or molded; flexible.

platitude

A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

prescient

Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

pristine

In its original condition; unspoiled.

reproach

To express disapproval or disappointment.

robust

Strong and healthy; vigorous.

salubrious

Healthy, promoting health.

sanction

A penalty for disobeying a law or rule; also, to give official permission or approval.

sedulous

Showing dedication and diligence.

soporific

Causing sleep or lethargy.

stern

Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

tendentious

Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view.