Week2 Day 1 Flashcards

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Laconic

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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.”

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Throng

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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.

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Intrepid

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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.

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Accosted

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v. To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
v. To solicit for sex

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Reticent

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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

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The sword of Damocles

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Any imminent danger

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