Question

1. chastisement most closely means: praising someone greeting politely negotiating peacefully severely scolding or punishing 10. a peevish person would most likely be irritated by: significant challenges unimportant, minor issues complex problems major catastrophes

Explanation:

The word 'chastisement' refers to severe scolding or punishment. A 'peevish' person is easily irritated by unimportant, minor things.

Answer:

1. Severely scolding or punishing
2. Unimportant, minor issues