Blem Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Laconic
A
Expressing much in few words
2
Q
Throng
A
Crowd
3
Q
Intrepid
A
Brave
4
Q
Accost
A
To approach aggressive and speak to
5
Q
Reticent
A
Silent
6
Q
Furtive
A
Secret stealthy
7
Q
Felon
A
Person guilty of a major crime
8
Q
Plethora
A
Excess
9
Q
Irate
A
Angry, incensed
10
Q
Pyrrhic victory
A
Win that was not worth it, losing something important
11
Q
Alibis
A
Proof
12
Q
Hapless
A
Unfortunate
13
Q
Pretext
A
An excuse
14
Q
Fabricate
A
To lie , to construct
15
Q
Adroit
A
Skillful
16
Q
Gesticulate
A
Move the arm energetically
17
Q
Vigilant
A
Watchful
18
Q
A wet blanket
A
Spoil the fun
19
Q
Avid
A
Eager
20
Q
Cajole
A
Coax
21
Q
Rudimentary
A
Elementary
22
Q
Enhance
A
Intensify, heighten
23
Q
Nuance
A
Slight variation in meaning
