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Title: 1,2 packet 1 vocab

Description: English vocab

Total Flash Cards: 24

Created: 09/18/2009 07:50:35

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Term
Laconic
 Definition
useing or masked by the use of few words
Term
Throng  
Definition
a large group of things or people
Term
Interpid 
Definition
resolvtely courageeous ;Fearless
Term
Accost
 Definition
to aproch and  speak to boldy or argresively
Term
Reticent
 Definition
Inclined to keep ones thoughts, feelings, and pearsonal affairs to one self
Term
Sword of Damocles
 Definition
innament danger
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Furtive
 Definition
Caracterized by stealth
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Felon
 Definition
commiter of a major crime
Term
Plethora
 Definition
plentiful
Term
hapless
 Definition
unlucky
Term
Irate
 Definition
angry
Term
pyrrhic victory
 Definition
a too costly victory
Term
Pretext
 Definition
an excuse
Term
fabricate
 Definition
to lie
Term
adroit
 Definition
skillful
Term
gestculate
 Definition
move the arms ener getically
Term
vigilant
 Definition
watchful
Term
wet blanket
 Definition
a person who spoils fun 
Term
Avid
 Definition
eager
Term
Cajole
 Definition
persude with flattery
Term
rudimentary
 Definition
elementary
Term
enhance
 Definition
intensify
Term
Nuance
 Definition
anoying, bothering
Term
to beard a lion in his den
 Definition
to vist and oppose a person on his own ground