week 3 vocab Flashcards
coup
(n.) a successfully executed strategy; a brilliant action or move
coven
(n.) a secret plan; a conspiracy
cozen
(v.) to deceive; to cheat; to defraud
crackbrained
(adj.) crazy, insane, senseless
crackerjack
(n.) a person of recognized ability or excellence
crank
an irritable, complaining person
crapehanger
(n.) a pessimistic or gloomy person
craven
(adj.) cowardly; fearful
cream puff
(n.) a weak ineffective person; am old used car in excellent condition
credo
(n.) a set of beliefs or opinions
crestfallen
(adj.) dejected, depressed, sad
crib
(v.) to confine or isolate; to steal; to cheat on homework
crimson
(adj.) deep red; maroon
crocodile tears
(n.) an insincere display of grief; false tears
crony
(n.) a long time close companion; friend