Word of the Week #4

Furor

Source: San Jose Mercury News website

How it was used: EPA decision on perchlorate sparks furor.

Definition: 1. An angry or maniacal fit 2. A fashionable craze 3. Furious or hectic activity 4. An outburst of public excitement or indignation

-Noun

Sentence: The pop quiz raised a furor among students.