Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Throng
A
Crowd, noisy
2
Q
laconic
A
expressing much in few words
3
Q
intrepid
A
brave
4
Q
accost
A
To approach violently and speak to
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
Pyrrhic Victory
A
A too costly Victory
13
Q
Pretext
A
Fake reason to cover up real reason
I told my mom I was sick but I just wanted to stay home instead of going to school
14
Q
Fabricate
A
to make or make up
I told my friends a made up story about how I met the president
15
Q
Adroit
A
Skillful
I am adroit at playing video games
