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in • ge • nious adj., marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception or execution. The ingenious inventor patented a new invention every month.

ex • ces • sive adj., exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal. The excessive speed of the taxi driver made Gloria clutch the door handle.

hyp • not • ic adj., tending to produce sleep. The hypnotic ticking of the clock lulled Eric to sleep.

con • vo • lut • ed adj., twisting or coiling. The convoluted garden paths made Sherry think of a labyrinth.

ap • pre • hen • sion n., fear. Evan’s apprehension mounted as the roller coaster went through a dark tunnel.

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in • cli • na • tion n., a tendency toward a particular goal; a particular disposition of mind or character. Judith’s inclination was to pursue a career in engineering.

ob • scure vt., conceal or hide by or as if by covering. The people in front of us obscured our view of the concert.