Prerogative (page 165)
Sentence: "And if she wanted to hide in the kitchen every time Eleanor came over, Park thought, that was her prerogative."
N. a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
Surreptitiously (page 165)
Sentence: "Eleanor sat with Park on the floor, leaning against the couch, and when he surreptitiously took her hand, she didn't pull away."
Adv. kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
Solemnly (page 162)
Sentence: "Park said solemnly."
Adv. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood.
Agitated (page 142)
Sentence: ”His mother looked agitated. ‘You’re grounded until you stop thinking about that trouble girl.’”
Adj. feeling or appearing troubled or
