Pages 45-53 Vocabulary

extricated(v) (p. 45) To free or release someone or something from a difficult situation “…he extricated himself and went back, perhaps to a different spot…”

studious (adj) (p. 49) Someone who spends a lot of time studying or reading. He just sat with his desk on his lap, looking as studious as possible.

In a bad mood; sulky; gloomy sullen (adj) (p. 51) In a bad mood; sulky; gloomy “Somebody’s been writing messages using my name.” Bernard was sullen.

tampering (v) (p. 52) To make changes, for the purpose of damaging, altering or misusing Still, the tampering with the system had done its work. Bernard was contained…