10th Grade Unit 3

Question 1

catharsis

Answer 1

n. a cleansing that brings relief or renewal

Question 2

caucus

Answer 2

n. a meeting of the members of a political party to make decisions / v. to assemble in or hold in a caucus

Question 3

cerebral

Answer 3

adj. of or relating to the brain or intelligence

Question 4

certify

Answer 4

v. to confirm formally; verify

Question 5

chasm

Answer 5

n. a deep opening in the earth’s surface ; big differences in opinion

Question 6

chattel

Answer 6

n. an item of personal, moveable property / a slave

Question 7

chide

Answer 7

v. to scold, to voice disapproval

Question 8

chronic

Answer 8

adj. continuing for a long time; continuous

Question 9

circa

Answer 9

preposition / at an estimated historical time period

Question 10

citadel

Answer 10

n. a fortress overlooking a city