2 quiz notes Flashcards

(23 cards)

1
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Laconic

A

Expressing much in few words

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2
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Throng

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Noisy crowd

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3
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intrepid

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Brave

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4
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accost

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to approach and speak to

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5
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reticent

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silent

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6
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furtive

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secret ,stealthy

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7
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felon

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a person guilty of a major crime

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8
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plethora

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excess

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9
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hapless

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unfortunate

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10
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irate

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angry, incensed

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11
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pyrrhic victory

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to win and loose a lot

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12
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sword of damclease

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to always be on edge of being killed

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13
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pretext

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an excuse

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14
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fabricate

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to lie;construct

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15
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adroit

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skillful

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16
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gesticulate

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move the arms energetically

17
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vigilant

18
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wet blanket

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like a party poop

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Avid

20
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Cajole

21
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Rudimentary

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Elementary/Basic

22
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Enhance

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Intensify,Heighten

23
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Nuance

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Slight variation in meaning,tone.etc.