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up • stand • ing adj., marked by integrity and good character. My brother is an upstanding citizen and should win the civic award.

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char • i • ty n., generosity; good will toward humankind. Grandma’s charity is evident through her volunteer work.

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here • by adv., by this means. After completing the ceremony, the minister said, “I hereby pronounce you husband and wife.”

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pass • a • ble adj., just good enough. Although Henry’s knees were dirty, his appearance was passable. passably, adv.

bu • reau n., low chest of drawers for use in a bedroom. My bedroom has a bed, a desk, and a bureau.

botch v., foul up hopelessly. I tried to make Sammy a birthday cake, but I forgot the baking soda and botched the whole thing up.

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pas • ty adj., resembling paste; unhealthy in appearance. The old woman’s pasty complexion was lined with wrinkles.

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flut • ed adj., having grooves. It is hard to wash all the grooves in this fluted casserole.