Word Wizard:
    1. Prevail pg 42
        a. ìHaving lost those dearest to him (mother, sister, Ann Rutledge, and his own son), Abe knew how to prevail over tragedy.î
        b. Definition; to triumph
        c. Part of speech: verb
        d. Even though school has been tough, I will prevail in the end and graduate.

    2. Reluctantly pg 41.
        a. ìAbe accepted the presidency reluctantly.î
        b. Definition: hesitation or unwillingness
        c. Part of speech: adjective
        d. I was very reluctant when I heard that I was going to have to fly to go on vacation.