S. Vocab Week 9

Question 1

ultimatum

Answer 1

a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations

Question 2

vacuous

Answer 2

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

Question 3

watershed

Answer 3

an event or period marking a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs

Question 4

young Turk

Answer 4

a young person eager for radical change to the established order

Question 5

zero tolerance

Answer 5

refusal to accept antisocial behavior, typically by strict and uncompromising application of the law

Question 6

abet

Answer 6

encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense

Question 7

bravado

Answer 7

a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

Question 8

collusion

Answer 8

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

Question 9

deduce

Answer 9

arrive at a fact or a conclusion by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion

Question 10

eradicate

Answer 10

destroy completely; put an end to.