2. hermit A hermit is a person who lives alone, often far from a community. Where would you be more likely to find a hermit – in a forest or on a busy city street? Why?

3. fascinated When you are fascinated by something, you are very interested in it and pay close attention to it. Would you want to read a book that you are fascinated with? Why or why not?

4. occasionally If something happens occasionally, it happens once in a while. Does a clock tick occasionally? Explain.

5. timid A timid person is shy and unsure of himself or herself. How would you expect a timid person to act?

6. peculiar Something peculiar is something that is very strange and unusual, usually not in a good way. Would you eat a sandwich that smelled peculiar?

7. drab Something drab looks dull and lacks color. Which thing looks drab – a rainbow or a mud puddle?

8. trembling If something is trembling, it is shaking slightly. If you hand was trembling, could you draw a perfectly straight line? Explain.

9. dashed If someone dashed away, they quickly and suddenly ran away. Name one reason why someone might suddenly dash out of the room.