ad • mo • nish v., express warning or disapproval in a gentle manner. The teacher admonishes us to be quiet while he gives directions.

per • turb v., disturb or confuse. Jin Lee was perturbed by the algebra problem.

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pos • ter • i• ty n., offspring of future generations. My grandmother hopes that the posterity continue to keep family traditions alive.

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har • bor v., hold persistently in the mind. People who harbor their feelings usually end up with ulcers.

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pro • vi • sions n., stock of needed materials or supplies. The provisions needed during a hike are food and water.

ex • cru • ci • at •ing adj., causing great pain or anguish. Nikki felt excruciating pain when she slammed her fingers in the car door.

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ma • lev • o • lent adj., producing harm or evil. The malevolent masked man struck my leg with a stick. malevolently, adv.

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en • dea • vor v., attempt through effort. Alfredmy endeavored to do well in school so she could become a pediatrician someday.

cache n., something stored or hidden away. Mom keeps a cache of money in the cookie jar.

skit • tish adj., easily frightened. The skittish cat jumped back in fear of the visitor.

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im • plore v., call upon or pray earnestly. The slaves implore their master for freedom.