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Group 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| homogenous | of the same kind; alike |
| humdrum | lackign 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 |