Week 9

Question 1

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

Answer 1

ultimatum

Question 2

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

Answer 2

vacuous

Question 3

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

Answer 3

watershed

Question 4

a young person eager for radical change to the established order

Answer 4

young Turk

Question 5

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

Answer 5

zero tolerance

Question 6

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

Answer 6

abet

Question 7

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

Answer 7

bravado

Question 8

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

Answer 8

collusion

Question 9

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

Answer 9

deduce

Question 10

destroy completely, put an end to

Answer 10

eradicate