put or keep someone or something out of sight; hide

to settle down, calm

amusing and ironic, seems serious but isn’t

serious, humorless, or formal manner

cringe or move backward defensively in fear

persistent and troubling

in a state of fascination or wonder

to quiet or bring under control through physical force

highly unacceptable; deserving criticism

Bob's __________ comments when he was meeting with the queen were not appreciated; no one laughed at his amusing irony.

The kids were _____________ by the fireworks and stared in wonder at the spectacle.

Graduation is a ___________ ceremony, so it's important to treat it seriously.

Finally able to __________ her fears, Emily was able to try parachuting.

Hoping to keep her secret candy stash hidden from her kids, Alexis tried to __________ the candy bars behind the bookshelf.