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What does the word `abound` mean?

Be present in large quantities

What does the word `amorphous` mean?

Lacking structure; unclear

What does the word `austere` mean? (Select all that apply)

Luxurious and comfortable
Strict and stern in character (correct)
Lacking luxury; extremely harsh (correct)
Warm and inviting

What does the word `capricious` mean? (Select all that apply)

Having varying moods; fickle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the meanings of the word `cerebral`? (Select all that apply)

Related to the brain (A), Intellectual; focused on learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `conspicuous` mean?

Easily noticed; obvious Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `cursory` mean?

Lacking effort; without care Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `deify` mean?

Look up to someone or something as a god Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `didactic` mean?

Meant for teaching; educational, sometimes in a condescending manner Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `disseminate` mean?

Distribute or circulate broadly Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `feasible` mean?

Likely to be achieved; practical Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `homogeneous` mean?

Composed of similar parts; alike Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `humdrum` mean?

Boring; unlikely to excite Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `insipid` mean?

Without flavor; lacking energy Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `loquacious` mean?

Likely to talk a lot; wordy Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `misanthropic` mean?

Having a distaste for humans and society Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `misnomer` mean?

A misleading or inaccurate name Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `negligent` mean?

Lacking care or attention Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `obsequious` mean?

Excessively submissive to authority Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `placate` mean?

Decrease someone's anger or other negative emotion Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `proclivity` mean?

A fondness or liking for something Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `spendthrift` mean?

Someone who spends money recklessly Signup and view all the answers

What does the word `taciturn` mean?

Of few words; speaking little Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Abound

To be present in large quantities; plentiful.

Amorphous

Lacking structure; unclear or shapeless.