Words That Start With C

Question 1

canon

Answer 1

A general law, rule, or principle by which something is judged

A collection of sacred works considered to be genuine

OR a collection of works considered to be of the highest quality

Question 2

creole

Answer 2

A person of mixed European and black descent, especially in the Caribbean.

Question 3

-cyto, -cyt, cyte

Answer 3

a combining form meaning “cell,” used in the formation of compound words: cytoplasm.
From Greek “kyto-“, combining form of “kytos” meaning receptacle, container, body

Question 4

corporeal

Answer 4

1) relating to a person’s body as opposed to their spirit
2) having a body (“a corporeal god”)
3) consisting of material objects; tangible (“corporeal property”)

Question 5

Caliban

Answer 5

The character in Shakespeare’s The Tempest who is half-human, half-monster.

Also a character in the X-Men series.

Question 6

consummate

Answer 6

showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
complete (a transaction or attempt); make perfect.

Question 7

origins of the word consummate

Answer 7

late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense ‘completed, accomplished’): from Latin consummat- ‘brought to completion,’ from the verb consummare, from con- ‘altogether’ + summa ‘sum total,’ feminine of summus ‘highest, supreme.’