Week2 Day 1 Flashcards
Laconic
adj. Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise. See Synonyms at silent.
“He brings a new meaning to the word laconic and his choice of words is as accurate as his spicing.”
Throng
n. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude. See Synonyms at crowd1.
n. A large group of things; a host.
v. To crowd into; fill: commuters thronging the subway platform.
v. To press in on.
v. To gather, press, or move in a throng.
Intrepid
Not moved by danger; free from alarm; undaunted: as, an intrepid soldier.
Indicating or springing from courage.
Synonyms Daring, dauntless, courageous, valiant, undismayed, gallant, doughty, heroic.
Accosted
v. To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
v. To solicit for sex
Reticent
adj. Inclined to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself. See Synonyms at silent.
adj. Restrained or reserved in style.
adj. Reluctant; unwilling
The sword of Damocles
Any imminent danger