Vocabulary • Ch 18 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

Once the decision is made, it is irrevocable and cannot be changed.

 

What does the word 'irrevocable' mean?

• To bring under control or conquer

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

• A strong fortress or castle

• Something that cannot be changed or taken back

The company's security breach exposed sensitive customer information.

 

What does the word 'breach' mean?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• A conversation or discussion between people

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

• To break or violate a rule or agreement

The ancient citadel overlooked the entire city, providing a strategic advantage in times of war.

 

What does the word 'citadel' mean?

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

• Distance north or south of the equator

• A strong fortress or castle

• Easily irritated or hot-tempered person

The bustling city is home to a diverse denizen of cultures and nationalities.

 

What does the word 'denizen' mean?

• A person, animal, or plant that lives in a particular place

• A conversation or discussion between people

• Curious, wanting to ask questions

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

She asked numerous questions, displaying her inquisitive nature.

 

What does the word 'inquisitive' mean?

• A conversation or discussion between people

• Curious, wanting to ask questions

• To bring under control or conquer

• To find or discover evidence or clues

The tyrant sought to subjugate the weak and establish his dominance.

 

What does the word 'subjugate' mean?

• A strong fortress or castle

• To bring under control or conquer

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Something that cannot be changed or taken back

She was given the latitude to make her own decisions.

 

What does the word 'latitude' mean?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Something that cannot be changed or taken back

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

• Easily irritated or hot-tempered person

There is still a significant stigma surrounding mental illness in many societies.

 

What does the word 'stigma' mean?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Negative beliefs or judgments about someone

• To physically attack or harm someone

• A strong fortress or castle

His choleric temperament often led to outbursts of anger.

 

What does the word 'choleric' mean?

• Something that cannot be changed or taken back

• Curious, wanting to ask questions

• A person, animal, or plant that lives in a particular place

• Easily irritated or hot-tempered person

The panel engaged in a lively colloquy about the future of artificial intelligence.

 

What does the word 'colloquy' mean?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• A person, animal, or plant that lives in a particular place

• Curious, wanting to ask questions

• A conversation or discussion between people