HOT WORDS VOCABULARY 9 th GRADE LESSON 5 1 cajole v to persuade or coax especially by using pleasant words First he tried to cajole the witness into testifying then he used threats ID: 767743
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HOT WORDS VOCABULARY 9 th GRADE LESSON 5
1. cajole (v.) to persuade or coax, especially by using pleasant words. First he tried to cajole the witness into testifying, then he used threats.
2. callous (adj.) unfeeling; insensitive. It was a surprise to see tears flowing from someone we had considered to be callous.
3. capitulate (v.) to surrender; to give in. Colonel Leeds was adamant in his decision not to capitulate under any terms.
4. capricious (adj.) changeable; fickle. The weather wa so capricious that it was difficult to make weekend plans.
5. carping (adj.) complaining. His carping criticism of the book was upsetting to the author.
6 . catalyst (n.) someone or something that brings about a change. Our new school principal was the catalyst behind changind many of the hated school policies.
7. catharsis (n.) an emotional release or relief. The tragedy on stage brought about a catharsis among the audience members.
8. caustic (adj.) stinging or biting; mean; unkind. George’s caustic remarks were quite hurtful to the sensitive lady.
9 . celestial (adj) divine; having to do with the heavens. Miss America was praised lavishly for her celestial grace.
10. censure (v.) to blame; criticize; to condemn. The television station will probably censure the newscaster for his blatant lies.