GregMat Group 1 to 32 Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards from the GregMat Group 1 to 30 collection, covering terms from deify to feint as provided in the lecture notes.

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.

divulge

make known. make private information known. proclaim.

macabre

disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death.

august

respected and impressive; distinguished; eminent; venerable; hallowed; illustrious; esteemed; exalted; of distinction; of repute; aristocratic; imposing

propitious

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

abound

exist in large numbers or amounts.

amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form.

austere

1. Strict in manner 2. Lack of comforts or luxuries

belie

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

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

obvious to the eye

cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

daunting

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

humdrum

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

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. predisposition. tendency. aptitude.

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

exercising caution; careful.

chary. vigilant. heedful.

adulterate

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.

advocate

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

aggrandize

increase the power, status, or wealth of.

alacrity

cheerful willingness and liveliness

ambivalent

having conflicting emotions; unsure.

ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

amenable

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

anachronistic

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.

audacious

1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. 2. showing an impudent lack of respect.

avaricious

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

banal

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

benign

1. gentle and kind.

2. harmless. not harmful to the environment.

brazen

bold and without shame.

calumny

slander and defamation.

libel. obloquy. denigration.

candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

castigate

reprimand (someone) severely.

caustic

1. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. 2. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action.

construe

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.

contrite

feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

convoluted

1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. 2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.

covet

yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).

craven

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

decorum

behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

deft

neatly skilful and quick in one's movements.

demur

1. hesitate or object; express doubt

take issue with. cavil. dissent.

2. hesitation

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.

desiccate

remove the moisture from (something); cause to become completely dry.

diatribe

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

ingenuous

a person or action innocent and unsuspecting. naive. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness.

peripheral

1. relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something. 2. of secondary or minor importance; marginal.

lethargic

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

petulant

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad- tempered.

lull

1. make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident. 2. calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements. 3.a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

mercurial

1. changing moods quickly and often. 2. of or containing the element mercury.

stolid

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently.

flout

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

homogeneous

of the same kind; alike.

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.

abate

null. void. : to decrease in force or intensity

abjure

to reject (something) formally (a belief, allegiance, etc.)

anomalous

doing something not expected or usual.

accessional. atypical. aberrant.

antipathy

a deep-seated feeling of aversion.

arcane

understood by few; mysterious or secret.

arduous

hard to accomplish or achieve. difficult. strenuous.

artless

without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

ascetic

characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

assuage

ease. pacify. make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

betray

1. unintentionally reveal; be evidence of. 2. expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

bucolic

associated with tranquil rural life.

rustic. pastoral. idyllic.

burgeon

flourish. bloom. begin to grow or increase rapidly. quickly increase or grow; skyrocket.

mushroom. swell.

cacophonous

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

canonize

1. place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works. 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint.

censure

strongly criticize or disapprove.

condemn. chastise. castigate.

chicanery

deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.

coalesce

come together to form one mass or whole.

cogent

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

compelling

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

contend

1. compete with others in a struggle to achieve (something).

2. assert something as a position in an argument.

copious

abundant in supply or quantity.

cosmopolitan

1. including people from many different countries.

2. of a plant or animal) found all over the world.

deference

polite submission and respect.

desultory

not having a plan or purpose.

diffident

unassertive. reserved. modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

dilatory

procrastination. tending or intended to cause delay

equivocate

not standing on what you say. to avoid committing oneself in what one says

polarize

divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

prodigal

wasteful. carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc. spendthrift. profligate.

verbose

using or expressed in more words than are needed.