Week 1,2,3 Flashcards

1
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Laconic

A

Expressing much in a few words
Synonym: uncomplicated, sophisticated, eloquent

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2
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Throng

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Crowd
synonym: group of people, line, population

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3
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Intrepid

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Brave
synonym: Strong, brave, unafraid

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4
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Accost

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To approach and speak to
Synonym: approached, to come towards, to communicate, to express

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5
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Reticent

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Silent
Syn.: Quiet, noncommunicative

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6
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Badger

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To nag, annoy persistently

Synonym: To bother, interrupt, annoy,

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7
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Perceive

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To understand, become aware of

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8
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Implores

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To plead urgently for aid or mercy
synonym: pity, beg

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9
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Interminable

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Unending
synonym: ongoing, consistently

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10
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Drudgery

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Unpleasant, dull, or hard work
syn: chore

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11
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Avid

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Elementary

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12
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Cajole

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Eager

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13
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Rudimentary

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Limited knowledge, coax

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14
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Enhance

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Intensify, heighten

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15
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Nuance

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Slight variation in meaning

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16
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loathe

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To hate

17
Q

Reprimand

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to show sharp disapproval

18
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Lackluster

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dull

19
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Caustic

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sarcastic, biting

20
Q

wrest

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take by force