Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Laconic
A
Expressing much in a few words
-Adjective
2
Q
Throng
A
Crowd/group of people
-Noun
3
Q
Intrepid
A
Brave
-Adjective
4
Q
Accost
A
To approach and speak to
-Verb
5
Q
Reticent
A
Silent
-Adjective
6
Q
The sword of Damocles
A
Any imminent danger
7
Q
Furtive
A
Secret/ stealthy
-Adjective
8
Q
Felon
A
A person guilty of a major crime
-Noun
9
Q
Plethora
A
Excess
-Noun
10
Q
Hapless
A
Unfortunate
-Adjective
11
Q
Irate
A
Angry/ incensed
-Adjective
12
Q
Pyrrhic victory
A
A too costly victory
13
Q
Pretext
A
An excuse
-Noun
14
Q
Fabricate
A
To lie/ to construct
-Verb
15
Q
Adroit
A
Skillful
-Adjective