week 2 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 a major crime
8
Q
plethora
A
excess
9
Q
hapless
A
unfortunate
10
Q
irate
A
angry, incensed
11
Q
pretext
A
an excuse
(fake reason that hides the real reason)
12
Q
fabricate
A
to lie; to construct
(to make or to make up)
13
Q
adroit
A
skillful
14
Q
gesticulate
A
move arms energetically ~ while speaking or for communicating
15
Q
vigilant
A
watchful
16
Q
a wet blanket
A
one who spoils the fun
17
Q
pyrrhic victory
A
you won, but it wasnt worth it
18
Q
avid
A
eager
19
Q
cajole
A
coax
20
Q
rudimentary
A
elementary
21
Q
enhance
A
intensify, heighten
22
Q
nuance
A
slight variation in meaning, tone, etc
