Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Laconic
A
Expressing much in few words
2
Q
Throng
A
Noisey crowd
3
Q
Intrepid
A
Brave
4
Q
Accost
A
To approach and speak to aggressively
5
Q
Reticent
A
Silent
6
Q
The sword of damocles
A
Any imminent danger
7
Q
Furtive
A
Secret, Stealthy
8
Q
Felon
A
A person guilty of a major crime
9
Q
Plethora
A
Excess
10
Q
Hapless
A
Unfortunate
11
Q
Irate
A
Angry, incensed
12
Q
Pretext
A
A false reason that covers up the real reason
13
Q
Fabricate
A
To make or make up
14
Q
Adroit
A
Skillful
15
Q
Gesticulate
A
Move the arms energetically for communication
16
Q
Vigilant
A
Watchful
17
Q
A wet blanket
A
One who spoils the fun
18
Q
Pyrrhic victory
A
To costly victory
19
Q
Avid
A
Eager
20
Q
Cajole
A
Coax
21
Q
Rudimentary
A
Elementary
22
Q
Enhance
A
Intensify, heighten
23
Q
Nuance
A
Slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
24
Q
To beard the lion in his den
A
To visit and oppose a person on his own grounds
