week 2 Flashcards

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1
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laconic

A

expressing much in a few words

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2
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throng

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noisy crowd

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3
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intrepid

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brave

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4
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accost

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to approach and speak aggressively to

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5
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reticent

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silent

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6
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furtive

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secret, stealthy

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7
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felon

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a person guilty of a major crime

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8
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plethora

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excess

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9
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hapless

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unfortunate

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10
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irate

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angry, incensed

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11
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pretext

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an excuse
(fake reason that hides the real reason)

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12
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fabricate

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to lie; to construct
(to make or to make up)

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13
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adroit

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skillful

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14
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gesticulate

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move arms energetically ~ while speaking or for communicating

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15
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vigilant

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watchful

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16
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a wet blanket

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one who spoils the fun

17
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pyrrhic victory

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you won, but it wasnt worth it

18
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avid

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eager

19
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cajole

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coax

20
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rudimentary

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elementary

21
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enhance

A

intensify, heighten

22
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nuance

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slight variation in meaning, tone, etc