Part 2 Flashcards by xavier Ramirez

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Laconic

A

Expressing much in a few words

-Adjective

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Throng

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Crowd/group of people

-Noun

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Intrepid

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Brave

-Adjective

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Accost

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To approach and speak to

-Verb

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Reticent

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Silent

-Adjective

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The sword of Damocles

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Any imminent danger

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Furtive

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Secret/ stealthy

-Adjective

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Felon

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A person guilty of a major crime

-Noun

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Plethora

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Excess

-Noun

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Hapless

A

Unfortunate

-Adjective

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Irate

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Angry/ incensed

-Adjective

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Pyrrhic victory

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A too costly victory

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Pretext

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An excuse

-Noun

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Fabricate

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To lie/ to construct

-Verb

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Adroit

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Skillful

-Adjective

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Gesticulate

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Move the arms energetically

-Verb

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Vigilant

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Watchful

-Adjective

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A wet blanket

A

One who spoils the fun

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Avid

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Eager

-Adjective

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Cajole

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Coax

-Verb

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Rudimentary

A

Elementary

-Adjective

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Enhance

A

Intensify/ heighten

-Verb

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Nuance

A

Slight variation in meaning, tone, etc

-Noun

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To beard the lion in his den

A

To visit and oppose a person on his own grounds