1. The Chaser – Vocabulary
obscurely – (adv.) not clear in meaning
The name he wanted was written obscurely on one of the doors.
imperceptible – (adj.) not possible to detect
Here is a liquid as colorless as water, almost tasteless, quite imperceptible in coffee, milk, wine, or any other beverage.
apprehensively – (adv.) uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.
I hope all your mixtures are not as expensive.” said Alan apprehensively.
confidential – (adj.) private or secret
It is only when one is in a position to oblige that one can afford to be so confidential.
intensely – (adv.) with strong feeling
She will care intensely.
siren – (noun) a beautiful, seductive woman.
She will think you are killed, or that some siren has caught you.
fervently – (adv.) showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm
“That will not happen,” said Alan fervently.
phial – (noun) a small container (in the U.S. we would spell it “vial”)
“Oh, that,” said the old man, opening the drawer in the kitchen table, and taking out a tiny, rather dirty-looking phial.
au revoir – this is french for “good-bye”, but literally means, “till we meet again.”
“ Good-bye.” said Alan. “Au revoir,” said the old man.

2. obscurely – (adv.) not clear in meaning
The name he wanted was written obscurely on one of the doors.

3. imperceptible – (adj.) not possible to detect
Here is a liquid as colorless as water, almost tasteless, quite imperceptible in coffee, milk, wine, or any other beverage.

4. apprehensively – (adv.) uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.
I hope all your mixtures are not as expensive.” said Alan apprehensively.

5. confidential – (adj.) private or secret
It is only when one is in a position to oblige that one can afford to be so confidential.

6. intensely – (adv.) with strong feeling
She will care intensely.

7. siren – (noun) a beautiful, seductive woman.
She will think you are killed, or that some siren has caught you.

8. “That will not happen,” said Alan fervently.
fervently – (adv.) showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm
“That will not happen,” said Alan fervently.

9. phial – (noun) a small container (in the U. S
phial – (noun) a small container (in the U.S. we would spell it “vial”)
“Oh, that,” said the old man, opening the drawer in the kitchen table, and taking out a tiny, rather dirty-looking phial.

10. au revoir – this is french for “good-bye”, but literally means, “till we meet again.”
Good-bye.” said Alan. “Au revoir,” said the old man.

11. Would I consider these sentences correct?
Consider whether I would count the following as correct, then explain why or why not. If incorrect, change it to make it correct.
Bill told his mother the confidential recipe. It was a secret from everyone except family.
My mom was apprehensive about my safety.
The phial contained pain medicine for grandpa.