con • vey v., make known, communicate. Through facial expressions, the actor tried to convey sorrow.

ar • tic • u • late adj., expressing oneself easily and clearly. Vanya is quite articulate, but she doesn’t enjoy public speaking.

em • u • late v., imitate, copy. Ben tries to emulate the way his brother dresses and acts.

rif • fle v., leaf or look rapidly through something such as a book. Sol riffled through his notebook looking for his homework.

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in • ev • i • ta • ble adj., certain to happen. If you stay up too late, it’s inevitable that you’ll be tired tomorrow.

re • ha • bil • i • ta • tion n., restoration to a former state, a condition of health, or constructive activity. Six months after the accident, Lee’s physical rehabilitation is almost complete.

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en • gross • ing adj., occupying one’s complete attention. The book was so engrossing, I read through most of the night.

feign v., make a false show of, imitate, simulate. Simon tried to feign illness to get out of going to school.