GregMat Day 2

abound

exist in large numbers or amounts.

amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form.

belie

1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

cerebral

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.
2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

congenial

1. (of a person) pleasing or 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.

conspicuous

1. clearly visible.
2. attracting notice or attention.

cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

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.

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.

loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

misnomer

a wrong or 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 angry or hostile.

proclivity

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

puerile

childishly silly and immature.

quixotic

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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

adulterate

Damage the quality of; corrupt.

advocate

Support; be in favor of someone who supports a cause, organization, or person.

aggrandize

Enhance one's power or standing.

alacrity

Eagerness to do something.

ambivalent

Having conflicting emotions; unsure.

ameliorate

Improve a bad feeling or bad situation.

amenable

(of a person) Receptive to change; open (of a thing) responsive to.

anachronistic

Of the wrong time or era.

audacious

1. Bold; unafraid of risks 2. Rude; exhibiting disrespect.

avaricious

Greedy; always wanting more.

banal

Unoriginal and dull; lacking creativity.

benign

1. Harmless; having little effect 2. (of a person's character) Kind hearted; nice.

brazen

Shameless and excessively forward.

calumny

Slander and defamation.

candid

Honest; without deception.

castigate

Scold someone harshly.

caustic

1. (of speech) Hostile and bitter 2. (of a chemical) Corrosive; acidic.

construe

Understand something subjectively.

contrite

Feeling regretful or guilty.

convoluted

Difficult to understand or follow.

covet

Strongly desire; yearn for.

craven

Lacking bravery; weak-kneed.

decorum

Politeness and proper behavior.

deft

Highly proficient; skilled.

demur

1. Hesitate or object; express doubt 2. Hesitation.

derivative

Based on someone else's work (often used in a negative sense).

desiccate

Dry out; remove all moisture.

diatribe

An angry rant; verbal abuse.

incredulous

Doubtful and disbelieving.

ingenuous

Naive and lacking experience.