Week 4 Vocab

Question 1

crosscurrent

Answer 1

(n.) a conflicting opinion or tendency

Question 2

crossfire

Answer 2

n. a vigorous exchange of opposing opinion; a sudden heated discussion

Question 3

crotchety

Answer 3

(adj.) odd, irritable, erratic, changeable

Question 4

crucible

Answer 4

(n.) a severe test or experience; trial; ordeal

Question 5

cuisine

Answer 5

(n.) food prepared at a restaurant; a style of cooking

Question 6

cul-de-sac

Answer 6

a dead end street with a turn around at the closed end

Question 7

cull

Answer 7

(v.) to select carefully from among many

Question 8

culture vulture

Answer 8

(n.) one who pretends great interest in the arts or culture

Question 9

curmudgeon

Answer 9

(n.) a rude, bad tempered person, with stubborn motions with deep resentments

Question 10

curry favor

Answer 10

(v.) to seek or gain favor by flattery

Question 11

cynosure

Answer 11

(n.) person or thing that is the center of attention or interest

Question 12

czar

Answer 12

(n.) a male emperor or monarch ; having unlimited power over others

Question 13

dabble

Answer 13

(v.) to do something casually or without serious intent

Question 14

dactyl

Answer 14

(n.) a finger or toe

Question 15

daffy

Answer 15

(adj.) foolish, silly, crazy