Vocabulary 17 & 18

Members of the jury had to determine whether the suspect's actions were premeditated.

• performed alone

• against the law

• planned in advance

• accidental

Undaunted by a flat tire on her bicycle, Kiara pulled out her patch kit to repair it.

• not discouraged

• frustrated

• made late

• surprised

In Chapter 1, the main character unwittingly walks past his long-lost twin.

• dramatically

• immediately

• unbelievably

• unknowingly

Rebecca made a quick, haphazard attempt to dust and tidy up the living room.

• without order

• foolish

• not successful

• purposeful

Setting out on a cross-country trip in my beat-up old car would be foolhardy.

• thrilling

• unwisely bold

• impractical

• unusual

Bill and Mort contrived to keep Mom out of the kitchen while Tony iced her birthday cake.

• pleaded

• translated

• hoped

• plotted

Halfway through the season, the coach had a prophetic dream in which her team won the state championship.

• realistic

• predicting the future

• influential

• producing strong emotions

After hours of deliberation, the committee voted to change the club's bylaws.

• socializing

• working companionably

• quarreling

• careful thought

For his television appearance, Mr. Lee wore a dark suit and a vibrant tie.

• careful

• brightly colored

• patterned

• conservative

The headstrong runner ignored her coach's advice and set too fast a pace.

• talented

• aggressive

• stubborn

• powerful