Gregmat Group 7

appease

1. calm someone down 2. satisfy a demand or desire

arbitrary

determined by chance and not reason

archaic

ancient or outmoded; out of date

clamorous

characterized by extremely loud noise

dearth

lack of something in a particular area

explicable

able to be explained or understood

hyperbole

exaggeration to make a point or be funny

immutable

not capable of being changed

indefatigable

highly determined; resistant to tiring out

indolent

habitually lazy; averse to activity

insular

limited in outlook or experience; narrow

intransigent

refusing to compromise; stubborn

intrepid

resolutely fearless; brave

irreverent

lacking proper respect or seriousness

loathe

dislike greatly

malign

1. evil and harmful 2. speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner

malleable

changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced

neophyte

an amateur or novice in a field

plastic

1. capable of being molded; flexible 2. artificial; unnatural

platitude

a trite or banal remark or statement

prescient

possessing foresight of upcoming events

pristine

in its original

reproach

express criticism towards; reprimand

robust

1. capable of surviving despite adverse conditions 2. (of an object person or organization) strong and powerful

salubrious

1. promoting health or well-being

salubrious(of a place or accommodation)

pleasant

sanction

1. authorize; permit 2. penalize; punish

sedulous

paying attention to details; diligent

soporific

causing sleep or lethargy

stern

hard or harsh or severe in manner

tendentious

biased toward a particular view; often a provocative one