Chapter 2 Flashcards

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1
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Expressing much in few words

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Laconic

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2
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Noisy crowd

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Throng

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3
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Brave

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Intrepid

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4
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Approach aggressive

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Accost

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5
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Silent

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Reticent

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Angry, incensed

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Irate

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7
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A person guilty of a major crime

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Felon

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8
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Unfortunate and in a mode because of it

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Hapless

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9
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Excess

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Plethora

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10
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Secret,stealthy

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Furtive

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To lie;construct

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Fabricate

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12
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Skillful

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Adroit

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13
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An excuse

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Pretext

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14
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Watchful

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Vigilant

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15
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Move arms energetically

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Gesticulate

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16
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Eager

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Avid

17
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Slight variation in meaning

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Nuance

18
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Coax

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Cajole

19
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Intensify, heighten

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Enhance

20
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Elementary

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Rudimentary