a lack of well-being, suffering, irritation

mix up, make hard to understand, muddle

upright, honest; the lesson taught

to dry out with heat; a slight burn

considerate toward others

to feel great sadness

to treat carelessly; having little importance

very unfortunate; serious story with a sad ending

omit, to do away with, drop, to get rid of

grave, stern, rough, of a serious nature

a scene, show, public display

antonyms are: rude, ill-mannered, impolite

antonyms are: celebrate, rejoice, gladden

antonyms are: clarify, simplify, ease

The sun was so intense, it _________ my skin.

The adorable lion cubs at the zoo are a ___________ worth watching. (Hint: watching is your clue word.)

A bully could face ____________ consequences if accused of a cruel act.

"Never give up," is the ________ of the story.

Ms. Wilkins does not wish for her students to argue about such __________ things.