word association #198

This week's list from LunaNina:

I say ... and you think ... ?

Teacher :: Curt. Funny, I haven't thought of him for a while but his name came to mind immediately from that prompt. He's an awesome Asian Studies lecturer I had in uni who later became my friend and part-time employer.
Fifty :: centurion (even though a centurion commands 100 men, not 50...)
Crossword :: puzzle
Stuffed :: tired, worn out
Family :: Christmas, probably because I'm going home for it.
Purr :: pleasure, closed eyes
Toad :: of Toad Hall
Cocktail :: party
Insecurity :: fear, nerves
Magical :: stars, depth, awe ('depth' was the word that came to mind, but the picture in my head was the dark of the night sky)