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gregarious
adjective
Sociable; outgoing
"Extroverts are often characterized as gregarious people."
archaic
adjective
Outdated; associated with an earlier time
"Paper textbooks are beginning to seem archaic in the age of online learning."
adjective
Incapable of change
"In human time scales, the mountains may seem immutable, but given enough wind and water even they will be ground to dust."
caustic
adjective
Corrosive; sarcastic
"The professor's caustic attitude resulted in low ratings on RateMyProf."
tyro
noun
A novice
"Though he was a tyro to the sea, his familiarity with knots let him pass off as someone with more experience."
solicitous
adjective
Showing concern or interest
"The kindergarten teacher was always solicitous about the welfare of her students."
esoteric
adjective
Intended for or understood by few
"brainfuck is an extremely esoteric programming language that is more of a practical joke than anything else."
prosaic
adjective
Dull; boring; lacking in imagination
"I always thought accounting to be quite the prosaic task, more fit for a computer than a human."
virulent
adjective
Extremely severe and harmful in effect
"The virulence and transmissibility of a disease are theorized to be trade-offs in certain evolutionary theories; it is unlikely for a disease that is both extremely virulent and transmissible to evolve naturally."
verb
Refuse to accept or be associated with
"The politician gained the favour of the younger demographic by repudiating prior conservative policies."
disabuse
verb
To correct a deception; to set right
"Thank goodness I was disabused of the notion that women belong in the kitchen before I had the chance to properly speak with any."
eclectic
adjective
Made up of ideas or style from many different sources
"Because of Canada's so-called mosaic model, Canadian culture is often eclectic and varied."
pedestrian
adjective
Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull
"Philosophy can be a most exciting or extremely pedestrian topic depending on the professor."
astringent
adjective
Having a tightening effect on living tissues; acidic or bitter
"Far from being moisturizing, the lotion seemed instead to have an astringent effect on the skin of my face, pulling it painfully taut over my cheekbones."
maladaptive
adjective
Inadequate/unhealthy adjustments to the environment or situation
"She had the maladaptive tendency of stress-eating to cope with setbacks at work."
accolade
noun
An expression of praise
"Mr. Rogers is one of the few celebrities that I think deserving of every accolade sent his way."
intractable
adjective
Not easily managed or dealt with; difficult or stubborn
"The US's multi-trillion-dollar debt is proving to be one of the nation's most intractable problems as it continues to grow."
soporific
adjective
Tending to induce drowsiness
"Because of many early-morning and late-night commutes in first year, public transit now has a soporific effect on me."
inimical
adjective
Damaging; harmful
"The inimical effects of COVID-19 can extend months after a patient is no longer capable of transmitting the disease."
mephitic
adjective
Foul-smelling (of a gas)
"My parents' stories of the idyllic farm never seemed to include the mephitic nature of the livestock."
alacrity
noun
Eager and enthusiastic willingness
"The children responded with vocal alacrity when asked if they wanted to go on a field trip."
specious
adjective
Seeming true, but actually containing fallacy; misleadingly attractive
"The danger of racist rhetoric is it is easily passed off in specious arguments for defending national security."
quotidian
adjective
Occurring daily; commonplace
"I never used to drink much coffee, but now it's become a quotidian part of my routine."
adjective
Health-giving; healthy
"Despite claims of its salubrious effects, there's been no scientific evidence to suggest that essential oils are actually good for your health."
thewy
adjective
Well-muscled, sinewy
"Seeing the leopard's thewy frame so close to the camp gave me goosebumps."