Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Grade 11 • Definitions

What is the definition of 'cajole'?

• To surrender or give up completely

• Being aware or having knowledge about something

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

• A legal agreement between two or more people

What word means not caring about other people's feelings?

• callous

• catharsis

• censure

• cognizant

What word means to surrender or give up completely?

• composure

• capitulate

• decadence

• dearth

What is the definition of 'catalyst'?

• To express strong disapproval or criticism

• Something that speeds up a chemical reaction

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

• Not enough of something

What word means a release of strong emotions through art?

• catalyst

• callous

• catharsis

• decadence

What is the definition of 'caustic'?

• Not enough of something

• A substance that can burn or dissolve things

• Loud shouting or noise

• To make weak or powerless

What word means to express strong disapproval or criticism?

• chastise

• censure

• commiserate

• cordial

What is the definition of 'chastise'?

• To scold or punish someone for a mistake

• To make weak or powerless

• Something that speeds up a chemical reaction

• Not enough of something

What word means loud shouting or noise?

• catharsis

• clamor

• coalesce

• contract

What is the definition of 'coalesce'?

• To come together and form one

• To persuade someone by coaxing or flattery

• Friendly and warm in feeling

• The state of moral or cultural decline