1. By Kaleb Smith

2.  Newspaper or magazine article that give the editor’s or publisher’s opinion.  John could not stop complaining about that editorial in yesterday’s newspaper.

3.  To stop or wait for a time  In war, a second of hesitation can be fatal.

4.  Hard to believe or imagine  The speaker gave his audience a moment to digest his incredulous statement.

5.  Not showing much interest or effort  Rebecca nonchalantly stacked the papers as she was told.

6.  To act against authority  The attitude in the air was a rebellious one following the immoral execution.

7.  A general opinion of someone or something held by the public  The movie had a reputation for repetition, but I decided to see it anyway.

8.  To try to be better at something than someone else  Steven and Gary have had a friendly rivalry for years.

9.  harsh or bitter derision or irony  Mark says he speaks fluent sarcasm.

10.  characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate  Susan was feeling particularly sympathetic today, so she gave the homeless man a twenty dollar bill.

11.  not understandable  As he took a moment to realize what the speaker had just said, he realized how unfathomable it was.