Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Grade 11 • Context Clues

She tried to cajole her friends into joining her for a night out.

 

What does the word 'cajole' mean?

• Trying to make peace or resolve conflicts

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• Loud shouting or noise

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

She showed a callous disregard for other people's feelings.

 

What does the word 'callous' mean?

• To come together and form one

• Not enough of something

• Not caring about other people's feelings

• A legal agreement between two or more people

After hours of negotiations, the enemy finally decided to capitulate and surrender.

 

What does the word 'capitulate' mean?

• To surrender or give up completely

• A lot or a large amount

• Not enough of something

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

The new research proved to be the catalyst for significant advancements in the field.

 

What does the word 'catalyst' mean?

• Something that speeds up a chemical reaction

• Loud shouting or noise

• To feel sorry for someone

• The state of moral or cultural decline

The emotional release she experienced during the therapy session was cathartic.

 

What does the word 'catharsis' mean?

• A release of strong emotions through art

• Friendly and warm in feeling

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• To scold or punish someone for a mistake