DAY 33 Flashcards

1
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affluent

A

abounding in goods or riches

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2
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allegorical

A

containing symbolic representation

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3
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allude

A

refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

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4
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amplify

A

render larger, more extended, or more intense

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5
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catastrophic

A

disastrous or ruinous, from which recovery is impossible

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6
Q

contemporary

A

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

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7
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conundrum

A

a difficult choice or decision that must be made

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8
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defame

A

disgrace; harm or diminish the reputation of someone

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9
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detract

A

reduce the value, importance, or quality of something

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10
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detrimental

A

causing damage or harm

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11
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devious

A

cunning or deceiving; not straightforward or honest

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11
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dormant

A

inactive or asleep; in a suspended state

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12
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draconian

A

very severe, cruel, or harsh

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13
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egalitarian

A

characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

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13
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elusive

A

evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

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14
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erstwhile

A

former; previous

15
Q

gloat

A

exhibit pleasure at an adversary’s misfortune

15
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harrowing

A

causing pain or distress

16
Q

indefinite

A

without limit or until further notice; vague or unclear

17
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ingenious

A

showing originality or sagacity; witty

18
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keen

A

showing a quick willingness to do something: acute of mind; penetrating; sharp

19
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multifaceted

A

having many aspects; nuanced or diverse

20
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omniscient

A

having total knowledge

21
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remarkable

A

worthy of remark; surprising

21
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sober

A

not drunk; not intoxicated: realistic; serious; calm

22
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stem from

A

be caused by or derived from

23
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subdued

A

conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive: muted or soft in color or demeanor; gloomy

24
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token

A

merely symbolic; done only for appearance’s sake

25
Q

unravel

A

clear from complication or difficulty

26
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withstand

A

resist or endure (something) successfully