Anecdote Noun |ˈanikˌdōtij|

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Syn: story, tale Ant: epic Our teacher told us an anecdote to entertain us.

Dearth Noun |dərTH|

A scarcity or lack of something. Syn: scarcity Ant: abundance There is a dearth of genius in the world.

Grave Adj |grāv|

Serious or solemn. Syn: Somber Ant: light hearted He said something in a grave manner.

Precarious Adj |priˈke(ə)rēəs|

Not securely held or in position, dependent on chance. Syn: uncertain Ant: secure The light that is hanging on precariously on the roof gives me an uneasy feeling.

Steer Verb |sti(ə)r|

(of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft). Syn: control, pilot Ant: drift Tom had fun steering a boat.

Privy Adj |ˈprivē|

Sharing in the knowledge of. Syn: personal Ant: Published He was no longer privy to his own secret as his friend spilled them.

marred Verb |mär|

Impair the appearance. Disfigure Help The big bruise on his face marred his face.

Foul Adj |foul|

Offensive to the senses. Syn: Notorious Ant: aiding Foul languages are extremely respectful.

Parcel Noun |ˈpärsəl|

A thing or collection of things. Syn: bundle Ant: one My parents gave me a parcel of books.

Tarrying Verb |ˈkarē|

Stay longer than intended. Syn: Delay Ant: Hurry Tom likes to tarry and procrastinate.