week 2 Flashcards by christian hiniker

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laconic

A

expressing much in few words

this morning announcement was brief and laconic

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throng

A

noisy crowd

a loud throng of people surrounded the feild

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intrepid

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brave

Mr Blehm is intrepid

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accost

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to aggressively approach or speak to

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reticent

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silent

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furtive

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secret, stealthy

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felon

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a person quilts of a major crime

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plethora

A

excess

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hapless

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unfortunate

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irate

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angry, incensed

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pyrrhic victory

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a too costly victory

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pretext

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an excuse

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fabricate

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to lie; to construct

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adroit

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skillful

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gesticulate

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move the arms energetically to communicate

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vigilant

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watchful

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avid

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eager

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cajole

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coax, gently persuade someone to do something

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rudimentary

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elementary

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enhance

A

intensify, heighten

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nuance

A

slight variation in meaning, tone, etc