Vocabulary Building Quiz

<p>An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state of shame or disgrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A promise to marry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>meditate = to think intently and at length, often for spiritual purposes offense = an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something ancestor = a state of having little or no money and possessions obsession = a failure to show regard for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>premature = born after a normal gestation period sari = a type of jewelry worn around the wrist bangle = a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women poverty = born after a gestation period of less than the normal time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>embroidery = a mutual promise to marry chutney = decorative needlework injustice = a spicy relish usually made with fruit, vinegar, and spices engagement = the practice of being unfair</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ancestor = someone from whom you are descended poverty = a state of shame or disgrace dishonor = the state of having little or no money and possessions injustice = a failure to show regard for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sari = a type of jewelry worn around the wrist bangle = a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women chutney = a type of clothing worn by men embroidery = a type of food relish</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>submission = to refer something for judgment or consideration forgive = to think intently and at length, often for spiritual purposes meditate = to pardon someone for their wrongdoing offense = a failure to show regard for others</p> Signup and view all the answers