A useful or valuable quality.

Being made softer or less loud or clear

Ambushed; attacked by surprise.

In a composed and unconcerned manner.

Impossible to come to understand

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

In a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy; cautiously

An essay or article in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of its author

Walking around in an area with no purpose

Cody touched his face __________ after he was slapped.

Knowing a foreign language is a huge _________ when looking for a job in an international location.

Elizabeth smiled _________ at the handsome man across the room.

The teacher _______ at her students that did not complete their assignment.

The actor ____________ mentioned his Oscar win to his new agent.

It is ________ that some students are smart enough to graduate college before they turn 18.

The children who were supposed to be asleep _______ their laughter with a pillow.

The mugger _________ his victim and took his wallet.

The students were told to stop _________ around the hallways during passing periods.

The author wrote __________ for the New York Times.