1. exasperate (v) P. 49- to cause or the feeling of irritation or annoyance Other Forms: Exasperated, exasperation exasperates Sentence: Dr. Zadinski was exasperated when Andy continued to talk about the call.

2. inquire (v) P. 53- to ask about, to investigate or search Other Forms: Inquired, inquiring, inquiry, inquires Sentence: Allie called to inquire about the homework.

3. impulsive (adj) P. 57- to act or speak quickly without thinking Other Forms: Impulse, impulsively, impulsivity Sentence: Andy impulsively grabbed Nina’s wrist.

4. scrutinize (v) P. 61- to look at something very closely or very carefully Other Forms: scrutiny, scrutinized, scrutinizing, scrutinizes Sentence: Andy scrutinized Nina’s appearance.

5. reserved (adj) P.74- self- restrained, set apart for some reason Other Forms: Reserve, reservation, reserves Sentence: I was reserved at the party because I didn’t know anyone.

6. anticipate (v) P. 77- think and/or talk about what may happen before it actually happens Other Forms: Anticipation, anticipated, anticipates, anticipatory Sentence: I was anticipating the big drop on the roller coaster on our way to the top of the hill.

7. Absurd (adj) P. 83- something that is so untrue or impossible that it is funny Other Forms: Absurdly, absurdity Sentences: The idea of cats barking is absurd.

8. trembling (v) p. 93– to shake from cold, fear, excitement, tiredness Other Forms: Trembled, trembles Sentences: Andy was trembling after he hung up with Zeke.

9. conscious (adj) P. 93— being aware that something is happening, being awake Other Forms: consciousness, unconscious Sentence: The boxer was knocked unconscious by his opponent.