2. Definition: done in secret; kept hidden Derivative: clandestinely Sentence: Their clandestine meetings occur when Stan pretends that he needs to rest in the hospital. Part of Speech: adjective Link: rest in

3. Definition: a possible future event that must be prepared for or guarded against; possibility Derivative: contingencies Sentence: Can’t you see how important it is to plan for any contingency, including a fire? Part of Speech: noun Link: can’t you see

4. Definition: self-centered; seeing everything in terms of oneself Derivative: egocentrically Sentence: Joe meant it when he said his girlfriend was egocentric. Part of Speech: adjective Link: Joe meant it

5. Definition: to clear of an accusation or charge; prove innocent Derivative: exonerates Sentence: It is not too late to exonerate the prisoner since DNA can prove he’s innocent. Part of Speech: verb Link: not too late

6. Definition: out of place; having parts that are not in harmony or that are inconsistent Derivatives: incongruously, incongruousness Sentence: The doctor looked incongruous when he spoke in front of Congress. Part of Speech: adjective Link: in Congress

7. Definition: living, growing, or produced naturally in a particular place; native Derivatives: indigenously, indigenousness Sentence: Eagles are indigenous to the bridge near us. Part of Speech: adjective Link: bridge near us

8. Definition: something that acts as a disadvantage; a drawback Derivative: liabilities Sentence: My ability to talk fast can be a liability for students who need to take notes. Part of Speech: noun Link: my ability

9. Definition: producing many works, results, or offspring; fertile Derivative: prolifically Sentence: Any specific cat can be prolific, if it does not get fixed. Part of Speech: adjective Link: specific

10. Definition: to restore to a previous position or condition; bring back into being or use Derivative: reinstates, reinstated, reinstating Sentence: Should they reinstate Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame because he is great. Part of Speech: verb Link: he is great

11. Definition: beyond what is needed, wanted, or useful; extra Derivative: superfluously Sentence: If you knew us, you would realize that it is superfluous to wear a mink coat to our BBQ. Part of Speech: adjective Link: If you knew us