TROU•BLE•SOME1. Sometimes Caleb can be troublesome.2. The student who talked in class were rude and troublesome.

Causing problems or difficulties

FEIS•TY1. Papa was late because his colt was acting feisty.2. The feisty little dog strained at her leash during the walk.

Full of energy

EN•ER•GE•TIC1. My brother John’s wife-to-be is young and

energetic.2. Jenny had a cold and was not very energetic.

Having energy; spirited

MILD MAN•NERED1. I am strong and I work hard, but I am not mild mannered.2. Paul remained mild mannered even when his plate was late.

He is NOT MILD MANNERED

HE IS MILD MANNERED

Gentle in nature

PES•KY1. “What if she thinks we are loud and pesky?” asked Caleb2. Naomi was angered by the pesky rabbit who ate the

vegetables in her garden.

annoying