Vocabulary Review Lessons 11 and 12

What is the definition of chastise?

• to scold; to punish

• the opposite

• a short saying that tells the truth

• a liking; a preference

Which vocabulary word means to cause pain or suffering, sorrow, or misery?

• requirement

• maxim

• chastise

• torment

What is the definition of contrary?

• society-loving; friendly

• to scold; to punish

• the opposite

• the same

Which vocabulary word means a thing that is demanded or compulsory?

• disdain

• gregarious

• requirement

• penchant

What is the definition of creditor?

• a person to whom one owes money; a collector

• a person who gives someone money

• a person who gives away extra credit

• a person to whom one owes homework

Which word is a synonym of disdain?

• contempt; hatred

• love; friendliness

• surprise

• humorous

What is a synonym for the word gregarious?

• liking

• friendly

• openness

• sharing

Which word is a synonym for the word mettle?

• graceful

• shyness

• spirit

• punish

Bob tried to live by the ...?..., "Never give up."

• maxim

• requirement

• mettle

• penchant

Zach had a ...?... for finding humor even in tough situations.

• disdain

• penchant

• chastise

• maxim