Abound
Definition
Be present in large quantities.
Examples
- In Spring, flowers abound.
Amorphous
Definition
Lacking structure; unclear.
Examples
- The hierarchy is amorphous and it’s not always clear who’s in charge.
Austere
Definition
Avoiding luxury; strict; plain.
Examples
- John has always opted for austere living conditions.
Belie
Definition
Give a false impression; disprove.
Examples
- His messy appearance belies his vast wealth.
Capricious
Definition
Having varying moods; fickle.
Examples
- Having our capricious brother over for the holidays is a risk.
Cerebral
Definition
Related to the brain; intellectual.
Examples
- Now getting his third PhD, John loves his cerebral pursuits.
Congenial
Definition
Friendly and likable; agreeable.
Examples
- Congenial as she was, Nancy was always invited to parties.
Conspicuous
Definition
Easily noticed; obvious.
Examples
- On Insta, it’s important that your vacation be as conspicuous as possible.
Cursory
Definition
Lacking effort; without care.
Examples
- Because Reggie gave the kitchen only a cursory cleaning, it was still dirty as all get up.
Daunting
Definition
Scary; seeming impossible.
Examples
Memorizing 960 GRE words is daunting but necessary.