Question

the hate u give
vocabulary - in - context: part 2 (ch 5 - 9) 40 terms
directions: using context clues, predict the meaning of the following vocabulary terms from the hate u give. write the definition in the space provided.

1. williamson starr is approachable. no stank - eyes, side - eyes, none of that. williamson starr is nonconfrontational

i think confrontational means: a private conversation
definition: a face - to - face meeting

1. i go inside and scan the atrium for maya, hailey, or chris.

i think atrium means: building
definition: central room of a roman house

1. some of the other girls from the team are there too: jess the co - captain and britt the center who makes maya look like an ant. its kinda stereotypical that we all sit together, but it worked out that way.

i think stereotypical means: a certain type of personality
definition: characterized by frequent repetition of the same actions

1. \starr, you know i wouldnt—thats not—im sorry, okay? i took it too far.\ understatement.

i think understatement means: not explaining something fully
definition: a statement represents something as smaller or less

1. people pass by us, laughing. a guy whistles suggestively.

i think suggestive means:
definition:

1. i flinch and snatch away.

chris frowns. \starr, you okay?\
i think flinch means:
definition:

Explanation:

For "suggestive":

• Context: A guy whistles suggestively. The action of whistling in a way that implies something (likely a sexual or flirtatious implication).
• Definition: Tending to suggest or imply something (often of a sexual or flirtatious nature).

For "flinch":

• Context: "I flinch and snatch away." The reaction (flinching) is followed by snatching away, indicating a sudden, involuntary movement due to fear, pain, or surprise.
• Definition: To make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise.

Answer:

Suggestive: Tending to suggest or imply something (often of a sexual or flirtatious nature).
Flinch: To make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise.