1. Vocabulary List 9

2. He was intrigued by the ancient mysteries of the old ruins.

3. Very fascinated or interested

4. The distraught mother couldn’t find her toddler.

5. Deeply upset or worried

6. He seems to have an aptitude for solving criminal cases

7. Natural ability/talent to do something

8. The little girl was chastised for her inappropriate language.

9. To scold or punish/discipline

10. He shows remorse for his actions.

11. Sorrow for doing something wrong; show regret

12. It is my conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money.

13. Deeply held belief

14. People with the same interests usually gravitate towards each other.

15. To move toward something or someone

16. She knew she could confide in her parents when she had relationship troubles.

17. To tell or share with; trust

18. The serene atmosphere in the room helped her to relax.

19. Calm and peaceful

20. The kids were exuberant when the last bell rang indicating summer break.

21. Very joyful and excited

22. You have to be able to distinguish between food that is healthful and food that is not.

23. To identify the difference

25. One’s usual mood or attitude

26. The increased workload infringed on his personal life; he had no time for his family.

27. To go over the limit of what is good; cut into/barge in

28. The victim gave a precise description of the suspect.

29. exact; accurate; specific

30. He made a studious attempt to fix the television set.

31. Marked by effort

32. The Giver’s face took on a solemn look.

33. Not cheerful; serious

34. John winced when he thought of getting a shot at the doctor’s.

35. Flinch; (Grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress)

36. He had an ominous feeling about the weather.

37. A very bad feeling that something is going to happen.

38. The woman’s anguished expression revealed her pain.

39. Severe mental pain or suffering.

40. His voice faltered and trailed off.

41. Losing strength