JANUARY 1 Razzmatazz raz-muh-TAZ noisy and exciting activity meant to attract attention noun Circus performers blend athletic skills with the razzmatazz of show business Dressed in colorful costumes they perform acrobatics and balancing routines under bright lights as music blares and fans watch in wonder 6
JANUARY 2 Hoodwink HOOD-wink to trick or deceive verb Frank Abagnale was an American con man in the 1960s who tricked banks businesses and people into giving him money and power At age 16 he hoodwinked an airline company into believing he was a pilot by wearing a pilot’s uniform and making a phony license 7
