to come before

verb

Studying precedes the test - or so we hope!

odd or strange in a nice way

adjective

I think my grandmother is a quaint lady.

uproar; a brawl

noun

I had quite a row with my brothers.

calm, undisturbed, peaceful

adjective

I love the beaches in Hawaii; they are serene and beautiful.

deeply serious

adjective

My brother made a solemn vow never to get totally drunk.

nearby area or region

noun

Do you live in the vicinity of the school?

to flinch

verb

My mom winced when I pinched her.

a state of uneasiness or apprehension

noun

Barbara has a test coming up; she's feeling some serious anxiety.

emotionally hardened; unfeeling

adjective

Nobody in my family is callous; everyone is caring about each other.

a fanciful thought or idea

noun

Blanche's conceits all led to her downfall.

dreary; dreadful

adjective

The play has a dismal ending.

to make more meaningful or more rewarding

verb

Studying these words will enrich your educational experience.

ugly, monstrous

adjective

I have a grotesque mask for Halloween; just wait til you see it!

to beg for with urgency

verb

I implore you to make the right choices when you take the test.

not clearly understood or expressed

adjective

Your expressions are truly obscure to me.

having a particular liking or fondness for something

adjective

I am partial to those goo

d video games.

to push or thrust outward

verb

The protrusion of the seismic plate caused the earthquake and tsunami.

the range of skills or accomplishments of a person or a group

noun

Your repertoire is varied for the event.

suggesting or threatening evil

adjective

I felt a sinister presence in the room.  The sinister man planned for world domination.

a false and malicious statement about someone

noun OR verb

Slandering other people leads to evil.

gloomy or somber

adjective

My mood has been sullen all week long!

short-lived or temporary

adjective

Nature's first leaves are gold, but that color is transitory; after awhile, the leaves are green.

crude, unrefined

adjective

Who's the most uncouth character in Streetcar?