A verbal or non verbal response

What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence? "hester could not imbibe the true weight of her crime after seeing the hypocritical nature of her fellow puritans."

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. what's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes? a he can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. b he can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. c he can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go. d he can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.

Cuvinte care au sens comun cu cuvantul zapada