DAY 33 Flashcards
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
showing a quick willingness to do something: acute of mind; penetrating; sharp
multifaceted
having many aspects; nuanced or diverse
omniscient
having total knowledge
remarkable
worthy of remark; surprising
sober
not drunk; not intoxicated: realistic; serious; calm
stem from
be caused by or derived from
subdued
conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive: 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
