Week 2 Vocab

Question 1

consanguinity

Answer 1

(n.) blood relationship; a close connection

Question 2

consortium

Answer 2

(n.) association of two or more business entities in a joint venture

Question 3

construct

Answer 3

(n.) a concept or model

Question 4

contentious

Answer 4

(adj.) argumentative, quarrelsome, controversial

Question 5

contrarian

Answer 5

(n.) someone who makes decisions contracting current wisdom

Question 6

contretemps

Answer 6

(n.) an unforeseen happening that causes embarrassment or confusion

Question 7

conundrum

Answer 7

(n.) a complicated problem with no solution; a brain teaser

Question 8

coot

Answer 8

(n.) amusing, silly, eccentric old fellow

Question 9

cordon

Answer 9

(v.) to close off an area with a posted guard of police, soldiers, or ships

Question 10

corinthian

Answer 10

(n.) a luxury loving person

Question 11

corker

Answer 11

(n.) an outstanding person or thing

Question 12

cornucopia

Answer 12

(n.) an abundance of food; overflowing

Question 13

cosset

Answer 13

(n.) a pet lamb

Question 14

coterie

Answer 14

(n.) a small close circle of friends that share a common interest

Question 15

couch

Answer 15

(v.) to speak indirectly; to express a phrase in a particular form or manner