1. Lesson 30

2. Lesson 30 #1 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence Ambiguous AdjectiveUnclear; having more than one interpretation The mayor’s ambiguous answer left the journalist with more questions.

3. Lesson 30 #2 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence BaffleVerbTo confuseThe algebra problems baffled the students who missed class yesterday.

4. Lesson 30 #3 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence CogitateVerbto think carefully about; to ponder Its important to cogitate before acting on major life decisions.

5. Lesson 30 #4 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence ConvolutedAdjectiveTwisted or complicated Why take that convoluted path when there is one that goes straight to the house?

6. Lesson 30 #5 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence EnigmaNounA mystery; a puzzling situation The disappearance of the Jamestown colony remains an enigma to historians.

7. Lesson 30 #6 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence InsolubleAdjectiveA)Difficult or impossible to solve or explain B)Incapable of being dissolved A)Everyone thought the murder was insoluble until the master detective arrived. B)Because oil is insoluble in vinegar, our salad dressing is separated.

8. Lesson 30 #7 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence IntricateAdjectiveComplicated, complex, or difficult to understand We had to pay close attention to follow the movie’s intricate plot.

9. Lesson 30 #8 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence LabyrinthNoun A maze or winding network The mice were tested on how well they could navigate a labyrinth.

10. Lesson 30 #9 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence QuandaryNounState of uncertainty or puzzlement Gary was in a complete quandary about how to move the huge sofa up the narrow stairway.

11. Lesson 30 #10 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence TacticNounA strategy or maneuver The candidate felt that it was a bad tactic to use negative advertising against his opponent.