Week2 Flashcards
1
Q
Laconic
A
expressing much in few words
2
Q
Throng
A
crowd
3
Q
Intrepid
A
Brave
4
Q
Accost
A
to approach and speak 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
literary unlucky
10
Q
Irate
A
angry, incensed
11
Q
Pretext
A
An excuse
12
Q
Fabricate
A
to lie: to construct
13
Q
Adroit
A
skillful
14
Q
Gesticulate
A
move the arms energetically
15
Q
Vigilant
A
watchful
16
Q
Avid
A
eager, keen
17
Q
Cajole
A
coax, PERSUADE
to gradually persuade someone to do something by being nice to them, or making promises to them
18
Q
Rudimentary
A
elementary
19
Q
Enhance
A
intensify, heighten
20
Q
Nuance
A
slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
