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?

• To surrender or give up completely

• Being aware or having knowledge about something

• Trying to make peace or resolve conflicts

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

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

 

What does the word 'callous' mean?

• Not enough of something

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

• Not caring about other people's feelings

• A lot or a large amount

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

 

What does the word 'capitulate' mean?

• To surrender or give up completely

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

• To make weak or powerless

• To feel sorry for someone

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

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• A release of strong emotions through art

• Trying to make peace or resolve conflicts

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

 

What does the word 'catharsis' mean?

• A lot or a large amount

• Friendly and warm in feeling

• A release of strong emotions through art

• A legal agreement between two or more people

Her caustic remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

 

What does the word 'caustic' mean?

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• To scold or punish someone for a mistake

• A substance that can burn or dissolve things

• Not caring about other people's feelings

The politician faced censure for his controversial remarks.

 

What does the word 'censure' mean?

• A legal agreement between two or more people

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• To feel sorry for someone

• Trying to make peace or resolve conflicts

The teacher chastised the student for being unprepared for the exam.

 

What does the word 'chastise' mean?

• The state of moral or cultural decline

• Trying to make peace or resolve conflicts

• To make weak or powerless

• To scold or punish someone for a mistake

The protesters' clamor could be heard throughout the city as they demanded justice.

 

What does the word 'clamor' mean?

• Loud shouting or noise

• Being aware or having knowledge about something

• Not enough of something

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

The two companies decided to coalesce and merge together to increase their market share.

 

What does the word 'coalesce' mean?

• Staying calm and collected during things

• A release of strong emotions through art

• Not caring about other people's feelings

• To come together and form one