ruck • sack n., knapsack. Carol fit everything she needed in her rucksack.

sub • se • quent adj., following in time, order, or place. Bad weather put an end to the picnic and all subsequent outdoor plans.

noi • some adj., offensive to the smell; objectionable. The old car gave off noisome fumes.

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pre• rog • a • tive n., special power or privilege. Entry to the club is a prerogative reserved for members only.

ex • as • per • ate v., irritate. Being called by the wrong name again and again would exasperate anyone.

te • di • um n., boredom. Others were excited by his speech, but I felt only tedium and the desire to leave.

bob • ble v., fumble. The crowd watched the player bobble the ball to lose the game.

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hear • say n., rumor. People often judge others based on hearsay.