crestfallen
dejected
“I’m sorry I dropped the toothpaste,” he said, crestfallen.
criterion
a standard to judge something by; a rule (singular form of criteria)
An established criterion for a dramatic actor is the ability to laugh or cry tears on
cue.
crux
main point; central issue; heart of the matter
Note: Crux is the Latin word for “cross,” as you can tell from the word crucifix,
and a cross is always made when two lines meet in the center.
“The crux of our work is to crucify crooks,” explained the Roman policeman.
cull
to select; weed out
College admissions officers cull the best applications from the pile.