Week 2 Flashcards
Laconic
Expressing much in few words
His speech was usually rambling, but this time I found it brief and laconic.
Throng
Crowd
A howling throng of teenage girls surrounded the rap artists.
Intrepid
Brave
The corporal received the Silver Star for his intrepid deeds in combat.
Accost
To approach and speak to
If a surly panhandler should accost you, keep on walking.
Reticent
Silent
Even under repeated questioning, the witness remained reticent.
Furtive
Secret, stealthy
In a furtive manner she removed her shoes and tiptoed up to her room.
Felon
A person with guilty of a major crime
Since the boss learned that Bob associated with a known felon, he fired him.
Plethora
Excess
When the teacher asked why the homework had not been done, he was greeted by a plethora of incredible alibis.
Hapless
Unfortunate
The hapless contest winner was unable to locate the lucky ticket.
Irate
Angry, incensed
My uncle was irate when the drunken driver swerved in front of us.
Pretext
An excuse
Her pretext of being tired did not fool us for an instant.
Fabricate
To lie; to construct
Most fishermen can fabricate a story about the size of the one that got away.
Adroit
Skillful
My nephew is quite adroit at making model airplanes.
Gesticulate
Move the arms energetically
I often marvel as I watch the traffic officer gesticulate at the onrushing cars.
Vigilant
Watchful
The shootings at Columbine High School made educators much more vigilant.
