deadened

""Lively," my grandmother's lively, always filled the room with stories about her childhood. "

"The heavy rain diminished the size of the garden flowers. "

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

"The teacher's workload for the week was very heavy, with multiple assignments and tests. "

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

"The house's exterior needed a fresh coat of render. "

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

"The band soundproofed their practice room so the neighbors wouldn't hear the loud music. "

"The thick blanket served as a muffle, absorbing the noise from the busy street outside. "

"She closed the curtains to block out the bright morning sun. "