1. By: Amanda Hickman and Darren Stochmal Directions: Match each word in the left column to a definition in the right column Vocabulary

2. ◙ Illuminated ◙ Taut ◙ Eventually ◙ Intently ◙ Hardy ◙ Excess ◙ Improbable ◙ Discreetly ◙ Speculation ◙ Venture ◙ Not likely ◙ Stretched tight ◙ Lit up ◙ Able to endure hardship; strong and healthy ◙ In a firmly focused way; with concentration ◙ To do something in spite of possible risk or danger ◙ In the end; finally ◙ More than usual or necessary ◙ In a manner showing good judgment; cautiously ◙ The act of forming an opinion or conclusion based on guesswork

3. ◙ Illuminated ◙ Taut ◙ Eventually ◙ Intently ◙ Hardy ◙ Excess ◙ Improbable ◙ Discreetly ◙ Speculation ◙ Venture ◙ Not likely ◙ Stretched tight ◙ Lit up ◙ Able to endure hardship; strong and healthy ◙ In a firmly focused way; with concentration ◙ To do something in spite of possible risk or danger ◙ In the end; finally ◙ More than usual or necessary ◙ In a manner showing good judgment; cautiously ◙ The act of forming an opinion or conclusion based on guesswork