Definition
This word means to soothe someone or make a problem seem less serious
Assuage
When the teacher raised her voice, the class became silent as she tried to ______ the chaos
quell
“Angry” or “furious”
The opposite of ordinary
aberration
A student argues over ONE point on a test for 10 minutes
quibbling
This word describes someone who doesn’t talk much
Taciturn
He made a ______ comment that sounded rude because it was so short
curt
“Natural” or “inborn”
innate
The opposite of clear/understandable
unfathomable
Someone stays up all night watching over a sick relative
vigil
This word means friendly and pleasant
Amiable
Sneaking around the hallway to avoid getting caught is an example of ______ behavior
furtive
“Calm” or “relieve”
assuage
The opposite of serious
Frivolous
A person acts like helping you is “below them”
condescend
This word means very strict or severe
Austere
Rolling your eyes and assuming the worst in people shows a ______ attitude
cynical
“Kind” or “harmless”
benign
The opposite of talkative
Taciturn
A super intense, emotional speech during an argument
vehement
This word means to sneak around or hide, often with bad intentions
skulk
The teacher knew the student’s excuse was completely ______ because it was silly and not serious at all
frivolous
“Secretive”
furtive
the opposite of hostile
A strangely good sign before something big happens
auspicious