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GRE Frequent - Set 33

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
affluent
adj.
Having a lot of money and wealth
allegorical
adj.
Symbolic representation
allude
verb
To make an indirect reference
amplify
verb
To increase the volume or intensity of sound.
catastrophic
adj.
Causing sudden and severe damage or suffering
contemporary
adj.
Belonging to the same time period as something else
conundrum
noun
A confusing or difficult problem or question.
defame
verb
To damage someone's reputation by making false statements
detract
verb
To reduce the value or importance of something
detrimental
adj.
Causing harm or damage
devious
adj.
Using dishonest or indirect methods to achieve something
dormant
adj.
In a state of rest or inactivity
draconian
adj.
Excessively harsh and severe
egalitarian
adj.
Believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
elusive
adj.
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
erstwhile
adj.
Former or previous
gloat
verb
To show pleasure at one's own success or another's misfortune
harrowing
adj.
Extremely distressing or disturbing
indefinite
adj.
Not having clear limits or boundaries
ingenious
adj.
Clever and inventive
keen
adj.
Having a sharp edge or point
multifaceted
adj.
Having many aspects or sides
omniscient
adj.
Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding
remarkable
adj.
Worthy of attention; striking.
sober
adj.
Not affected by alcohol; clear-headed
stem from
verb
To originate from or be caused by something
subdued
adj.
Quiet and restrained
token
noun
A piece of metal or plastic used as a substitute for money or a voucher
unravel
verb
To untangle or separate the threads of something
withstand
verb
To remain undamaged or unaffected by something