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fi • nite adj., having definite limits. Samantha has a finite list of excuses she uses to avoid babysitting for her little brother.

vir • tue n., quality; merit. Sun, water, and shopping were some of the virtues of a holiday in Mexico.

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in • ci • den • tal • ly adv., by way of interjection, by the way. Rover was named, incidentally, for his hometown of Rover, Arkansas.

lit • er • al • ly adv., actually. Jane literally pulled the rug out from under my feet.

con • verse adj., reversed in order or action. Unlike the wild ride to school, the converse ride home was calm. conversely, adv.

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de • test v., hate. Frank detests squash soup.

sol • emn adj., serious; somber. Amber looked solemn as she told her mother the truth. solemnly, adv.

nom • i • nal adj., insignificant. Joan paid a nominal fee to enter the contest.

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gal • va • nize v., stimulate or excite. The newspaper article galvanized my interest in the upcoming art fair.

in • fu • ri • ate v., make furious. The team’s rude actions infuriated the coach. infuriating, adj.

pro • spec • tive adj., expected; would be. The prospective benefits of this program are great.

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in • del • i • ble adj., lasting; unerasable. I have indelible memories of my summer with the horses. indelibly, adv.

prom • i • nent adj., standing out; conspicuous. The statue was the most prominent feature in the park.

in • ge • nious adj., clever. Clara’s ingenious essay answer earned her the top score on the test.

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ad • a • mant adj., unyielding, inflexible. My dad’s adamant feelings about freedom are shared by my grandfather. adamantly, adv.