second Week Flashcards
1
Q
laconic
A
expressing much in a few words
2
Q
throng
A
noisy crowd
3
Q
intrepid
A
brave
4
Q
accost
A
to approach and speak aggressively to
5
Q
reticent
A
silent
6
Q
furtive
A
secret, stealthy
7
Q
felon
A
a person guilty of major crime
8
Q
plethora
A
too much
9
Q
hapless
A
unfortunate
10
Q
irate
A
angry, incensed
11
Q
pretext
A
an excuse
12
Q
fabricate
A
to lie or to construct
13
Q
adroit
A
skillful
14
Q
gesticulate
A
move the arms energetically
15
Q
vigilant
A
watchful
16
Q
avid
A
eager
17
Q
cajole
A
coax
18
Q
rudimentary
A
elementary
19
Q
enhance
A
intensify, heighten
20
Q
nuance
A
slight variation in meaning, tone