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barrons week two
quiz for barrons week two words
Question | Answer |
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Laconic | style of speaking or writing that uses only a few words |
Throng | large group |
Intrepid | Brave |
Accost | approach someone aggressively or confront them in an inappropriate |
Reticent | Expressing much in few words |
Furtive | Secret/ stealthy |
Felon | A person guilty of a major crime |
Plethora | abundance or excess of something/ Excess |
Hapless | unfortunate |
Irate | Angry/ incensed |
Pretext | An excuse |
Fabricate | to lie; to construct |
Adroit | skillful |
Gesticulate | Move the arms energetically |
Vigilant | to describe someone who keeps awake and alert in order to avoid danger or problems/ Watchful |
Avid | Eager |
Cajole | gently and persistently persuade |
Rudimentary | Elementary |
Enhance | increase/ Intensify/ heighten |
Nuance | Slight variation in meaning, tone, etc |