| A | B |
| barricade | Miss Berger locks the door. |
| improvised | Miss Berger makes up an assignment on the spot. |
| perpetual | Miss Berger is always telling us to be quiet. |
| ravage | Miss Berger starts throwing books, chairs, tables, and children around the room. |
| vigilant | Miss Berger always catches us when we're talking. |
| brusquely | Miss Berger answers our questions with an attitude. |
| ineptitude | Miss Berger wonders why we can't follow simple directions. |
| rationalize | Miss Berger explains to others why she still feels it's important to be a teacher. |
| reserve | Miss Berger remains calm in the midst of fourth-hour chaos. |
| wince | Miss Berger "jumps" each time she hears her name called. |