1. HOT WORDS VOCABULARY 9th GRADE LESSON 5

2. 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.

3. 2. callous (adj.) unfeeling; insensitive.
It was a surprise to see tears flowing from someone we had considered to be callous.
2. callous  (adj.)  unfeeling; insensitive.  

4. 3. capitulate (v.) to surrender; to give in.
Colonel Leeds was adamant in his decision not to capitulate under any terms.
3. capitulate  (v.)  to surrender; to give in.

5. 4. capricious (adj.) changeable; fickle.
The weather wa so capricious that it was difficult to make weekend plans.
4. capricious (adj.) changeable; fickle.

6. 5. carping (adj.) complaining.
His carping criticism of the book was upsetting to the author.
5. carping  (adj.)  complaining.

7. 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.
6. catalyst  (n.)  someone or something that brings about a change.

8. 7. catharsis (n.) an emotional release or relief.
The tragedy on stage brought about a catharsis among the audience members.
7. catharsis (n.) an emotional release or relief.

9. 8. caustic (adj.) stinging or biting; mean; unkind.
George’s caustic remarks were quite hurtful to the sensitive lady.
8. caustic  (adj.)  stinging or biting; mean; unkind.

10. 9. celestial (adj) divine; having to do with the heavens.
Miss America was praised lavishly for her celestial grace.
9. celestial (adj) divine; having to do with the heavens.  

11. 10. censure (v.) to blame; criticize; to condemn.
The television station will probably censure the newscaster for his blatant lies.
10. censure  (v.)  to blame; criticize; to condemn.