Week 2 Flashcards by Colin Watkins | Brainscape

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throng

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crowd

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laconic

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expressing much in few words

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intrepid

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brave

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accost

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to approach and speak to

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reticent

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silent

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the sword of Damocles

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any imminent danger

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furtive

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secret, stealthy

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felon

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a person guilty of a major crime

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plethora

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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; construct

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adroit

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skillful

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gesticulate

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move the arms energetically

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vigilant

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watchful

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a wet blanket

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one who spoils the fun

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avid

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eager

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cajole

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coax

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rudimentary

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elementary

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enhance

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intensify, heighten

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nuance

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slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.

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to beard the lion in his den

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to visit and oppose a person on his own grounds