hermit A hermit is a person who lives alone, often far from a community. Where would you be more likely to find a hermit – in a forest or on a busy city street? Why?

fascinated When you are fascinated by something, you are very interested in it and pay close attention to it. Would you want to read a book that you are fascinated with? Why or why not?

Does a clock tick occasionally? Explain. If something happens occasionally, it happens once in a while. Does a clock tick occasionally? Explain.

How would you expect a timid person to act? A timid person is shy and unsure of himself or herself. How would you expect a timid person to act?

Would you eat a sandwich that smelled peculiar? Something peculiar is something that is very strange and unusual, usually not in a good way. Would you eat a sandwich that smelled peculiar?

Which thing looks drab – a rainbow or a mud puddle? Something drab looks dull and lacks color. Which thing looks drab – a rainbow or a mud puddle?

trembling If something is trembling, it is shaking slightly. If you hand was trembling, could you draw a perfectly straight line? Explain.

Name one reason why someone might suddenly dash out of the room. dashed If someone dashed away, they quickly and suddenly ran away. Name one reason why someone might suddenly dash out of the room.