Combined Blackdeathanton 840 Words - Greg MAT Vocab List
austere
1. Strict in manner 2. Lack of comforts or luxuries
conspicuous
1. clearly visible. 2. attracting notice or attention.
contend
1. compete with others in a struggle to achieve (something). 2. assert something as a position in an argument.
benign
1. gentle and kind. 2. not harmful to the environment.
cosmopolitan
1. including people from many different countries. 2. (of a plant or animal) found all over the world.
insipid
1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless. 2. lacking vigor or interest.
cumbersome
1. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy. 2. slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
boisterous
1. noisy, energetic, and cheerful. 2. (of weather or water) wild or stormy.
cerebral
1. of the cerebrum of the brain. 2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
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.
caustic
1. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. 2. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action.
audacious
1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. 2. showing an impudent lack of respect.
dilatory
1. slow to act. 2. intended to cause delay.
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.
prodigal
1. spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. 2. having or giving something on a lavish scale.
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.
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of aversion.
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
spendthrift
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
proclivity
a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
copious
abundant in supply or quantity.
burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
decorum
behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.
anachronistic
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness.
ascetic
characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
puerile
childishly silly and immature.
craven
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
droll
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
polarize
divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
deliberate
done consciously and intentionally.
compelling
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
abound
exist in large numbers or amounts.
censure
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
quixotic
extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
negligent
failing to take proper care over something.
contrite
feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
misanthropic
having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.
avaricious
having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
didactic
in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.
aggrandize
increase the power, status, or wealth of.
construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
cacophonous
involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
clandestine
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
desultory
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
humdrum
lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
placate
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
debilitating
make (someone) very weak and infirm.
ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
deft
neatly skilful and quick in one's movements.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
homogeneous
of the same kind; alike.
amenable
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
flout
openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)
deference
polite submission and respect.
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
demur
raise objections or show reluctance.
abhor
regard with disgust and hatred.
bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
desiccate
remove the moisture from (something); cause to become completely dry.
adulterate
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.
castigate
reprimand (someone) severely.
churlish
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.
complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
abjure
solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
chicanery
the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.
candid
truthful and straightforward; frank.
arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
equivocate
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
verbose
using or expressed in more words than are needed.
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form.
artless
without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
deify
worship or regard as a god.
ingenuous
(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
chivalrous
1. (of a man or his behaviour) courteous and gallant, especially towards women. 2. relating to the historical concept of chivalry.
brazen
bold and without shame.
coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
covet
yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).
convoluted
1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. 2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.
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.
belie
1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something). 2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).