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09/18/2009
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Laconic
 Definition
useing or masked by the use of few words
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Throng   [image]
 Definition
a large group of things or people
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Interpid  [image]
 Definition
resolvtely courageeous ;Fearless
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Accost
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to aproch and  speak to boldy or argresively
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Reticent
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Inclined to keep ones thoughts, feelings, and pearsonal affairs to one self
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Sword of Damocles
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innament danger
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Furtive
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Caracterized by stealth
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Felon
 Definition
commiter of a major crime
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Plethora
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plentiful
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hapless
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unlucky
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Irate
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angry
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pyrrhic victory
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a too costly victory
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Pretext
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an excuse
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fabricate
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to lie
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adroit
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skillful
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gestculate
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move the arms ener getically
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vigilant
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watchful
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wet blanket
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a person who spoils fun 
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Avid
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eager
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Cajole
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persude with flattery
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rudimentary
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elementary
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enhance
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intensify
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Nuance
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anoying, bothering
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to beard a lion in his den
 Definition
to vist and oppose a person on his own ground
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