Vocabulary
Incredulous page 10: (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. “We were incredulous when we heard about Alaska’s accident.”
Contrary page 11: opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. “We had contrary views on the world.”
Mercifully page 14: to one's great relief; fortunately. “Mercifully, I did well on my final exam.”
Extricate page 15: free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty. “They tried to extricate themselves from their duties”
Immaculately page 31: free from fault or flaw; free from errors. “His essay was immaculately written.”
Wryly page 41: bitterly or disdainfully ironic or amusing. “Her remark was stated wryly.”
Immersed page 55: involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. “He has been immersed in that novel for hours now.”
Insubordination page 56: defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders. “She was fired from her job for insubordination.”
Intellectually page 59: characterized by or suggesting a predominance of intellect. “She spoke in an intellectually way.”
Inscribed page 69: write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record. “They inscribed their names into the wooden bench outside.”
Delirium page 71: wild excitement or ecstasy. “She was overwhelmed in a state of delirium.”
Mulling page 71: think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length. “She was mulling over all of the various options.”
Polychrome page 91: painted, printed, or decorated in several colors. “They painted the walls of the school polychrome.”
Retaliatory page 102: to return like for like, especially evil for evil “They acted in a retaliatory way towards the group who pranked them.”
Paradigm page 210: a typical example or pattern of something; a model. “The way he acts is the paradigm for his younger siblings.”