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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).
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
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
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.
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 mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
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. not harmful to the environment.
brazen
bold and without shame.
calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
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 expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
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
raise objections or show reluctance.
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
(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
abjure
Rejecting a belief that was once believed in.
anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of aversion.
arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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
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
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
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
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
chicanery
the use of 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
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
dilatory
1. slow to act.
2. intended to cause delay.
equivocate
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
polarize
divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
prodigal
1. spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
2. having or giving something on a lavish scale.
verbose
using or expressed in more words than are needed.
abstain
1. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
2. formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.
approbation
approval or praise.
cherish
1. protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
2. keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.
corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
disparate
essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.
emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
enervate
make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
fervid
intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
