Question

crucible reading assignment 7 vocabulary continued
part ii: determining the meaning
match the vocabulary words to their dictionary definitions.

1. beguile
2. reprieve
3. statutes
4. adamant
5. incredulously
6. indictment
7. penitence

a. statement of criminal charges
b. a law, decree or edict
c. performing of penance
d. disbelievingly
e. postponement of punishment
f. firm in purpose or opinion; unyielding
g. delude; cheat; divert

Explanation:

Match each vocabulary term to its corresponding dictionary definition by identifying the synonym or direct meaning match:

1. "beguile" means to deceive, cheat, or divert, matching definition G.
2. "reprieve" refers to delaying or postponing punishment, matching definition E.
3. "statutes" are formal laws or decrees, matching definition B.
4. "adamant" describes being firm in purpose or opinion, matching definition F.
5. "incredulously" means in a disbelieving manner, matching definition D.
6. "indictment" is a formal statement of criminal charges, matching definition A.
7. "penitence" is the act of performing penance or showing remorse, matching definition C.

Answer:

1. G. delude; cheat; divert
2. E. postponement of punishment
3. B. a law, decree or edict
4. F. firm in purpose or opinion; unyielding
5. D. disbelievingly
6. A. statement of criminal charges
7. C. performing of penance