Week 2 Flashcards
0
Q
throng
A
crowd
1
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laconic
A
expressing much in few words
2
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intrepid
A
brave
3
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accost
A
to approach and speak to
4
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reticent
A
silent
5
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the sword of Damocles
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any imminent danger
6
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furtive
A
secret, stealthy
7
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felon
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a person guilty of a major crime
8
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plethora
A
excess
9
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hapless
A
unfortunate
10
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irate
A
angry, incensed
11
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Pyrrhic Victory
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a too costly victory
12
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pretext
A
an excuse
13
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fabricate
A
to lie; construct
14
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adroit
A
skillful
15
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gesticulate
A
move the arms energetically
16
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vigilant
A
watchful
17
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a wet blanket
A
one who spoils the fun
18
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avid
A
eager
19
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cajole
A
coax
20
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rudimentary
A
elementary
21
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enhance
A
intensify, heighten
22
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nuance
A
slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
23
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to beard the lion in his den
A
to visit and oppose a person on his own grounds
