GreGmat Vocabulary Group 33

affluent

abounding in goods or riches.

allegorical

containing symbolic representation.

allude

refer to something indirectly or by suggestion.

amplify

render larger, more extended, or more intense.

catastrophic

disastrous or ruinous, from which recovery is impossible.

contemporary

from the same time period; modern, of the present age.

conundrum

a difficult choice or decision that must be made.

defame

disgrace; harm or diminish the reputation of someone.

detract

reduce the value, importance, or quality of something.

detrimental

causing damage or harm.

devious

cunning or deceiving; not straightforward or honest.

dormant

inactive or asleep; in a suspended state.

draconian

very severe, cruel, or harsh.

egalitarian

characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

elusive

evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

erstwhile

former; previous.

gloat

exhibit pleasure at an adversary's misfortune.

harrowing

causing pain or distress.

indefinite

without limit or until further notice; vague or unclear.

ingenious

showing originality or sagacity; witty.

keen

1. showing a quick willingness to do something.

2. acute of mind; penetrating; sharp.

multifaceted

having many aspects; nuanced or diverse.

omniscient

having total knowledge.

remarkable

worthy of remark; surprising.

sober

1. not drunk; not intoxicated.

2. realistic; serious; calm.

stem from

be caused by or derived from.

subdued

1. conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.

2. muted or soft in color or demeanor; gloomy.

token

merely symbolic; done only for appearance's sake.

unravel

clear from complication or difficulty.

withstand

resist or endure (something) successfully.