Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

GRE VOCAB > Group 33 > Flashcards

Group 33 Flashcards

1
Q

Affluent

A

Abounding in goods or riches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Allegorical

A

Containing symbolic representations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Allude

A

Refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Amplify

A

Render larger, more extended, or more intense

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Catastrophic

A

Disastrous or ruinous, from which recovery is impossible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Contemporary

A
  1. From the same time period
  2. Modern, of the present age
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Conundrum

A

A difficult choice or decision that must be made

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Defame

A

Disgrace; harm or diminish the reputation of someone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Detract

A

Reduce the value, importance, or quality of something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Detrimental

A

Causing damage or harm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Devious

A

Cunning or deceiving; not straightforward or honest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Dormant

A

Inactive or asleep; in a suspended state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Draconian

A

Very severe, cruel, or harsh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Egalitarian

A

Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Elusive

A

Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Erstwhile

A

Fromer; previous

17
Q

Gloat

A

Exhibit pleasure at an adversary’s misfortune

18
Q

Harrowing

A

Causing pain or distress

19
Q

Indefinite

A
  1. Without limit or until further notice
  2. Vague or unclear
20
Q

Ingenious

A

Showing originality or sagacity; witty

21
Q

Keen

A
  1. Showing a quick willigness to do something
  2. Acute of mind; penetrating; sharp
22
Q

Multifaceted

A

Having many aspects; nuanced or diverse

23
Q

Omniscient

A

Having total knowledge

24
Q

Remarkable

A

Worthy of remark; surprising

25
Q

Sober

A
  1. Not drunk, not intoxicating
  2. Realistic; serious; calm
26
Q

Stem from

A

Be caused by or derived from

27
Q

Subdued

A
  1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive
  2. Muted or soft in color or demeanor; gloomy
28
Q

Token

A

Merely symbolic; done only for apperance’s sake

29
Q

Unravel

A

Clear from complication or difficulty

30
Q

Withstand

A

Resist or endure (something) succesfully

GRE VOCAB (34 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions