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Embark on a journey through the frigid landscapes of existence, where obsolete relics whisper tales of the past. Explore the torrent of emotions that permeate our beings while navigating the tentative dance between uncertainty and confidence. Let the wisdom of the ancient Giver vocabulary guide you through a labyrinth of perceptions, admonitions, and capacities. Discover the precise art of embracing chaos and finding invigorating solace in the midst of turmoil. Assuage your fears, as the excruciating pain of transformation leads to an ominous yet tranquil conclusion. Placidly embrace the contorted realities and ecstatic dreams that weave together the tapestry of life.
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What does frigid mean? • When he felt the frigid air, he wished he had his jacket.
Frigid- very coldWhen he felt the frigid air, he wished he had his jacket.
nevertheless • It was frigid outside; nevertheless, I wasn’t cold. • It was frigid outside; nonetheless, inside it was warm.
Torrent? • The whirling torrent of crystals fell around him and gathered on his hands.
Torrent- a heavy downpourThe whirling torrent of crystals fell around him and gathered on his hands.Torrential rains
tentatively • Tentatively he opened his eyes, afraid of what he would see. • I was tentative when I walked the tight rope.
Tentative- uncertain, cautious, nervous • Antonym – brave, certain, fearless, confident, • I was tentative to talk to my teacher; nevertheless, I grew confident after some time. • I was tentative to talk to my teacher; nonetheless, I grew confident after some time.
Confident, fearless • I was tentative about being alone; however, I grew confident after time.
Tentatively-uncertain, hesitantTentatively he opened his eyes, afraid of what he would see.
What does obsolete mean? • Nobody uses pagers or typewriters anymore; they’re obsolete.
obsolete • Typewriters, flip phones, beepers, record players, black and white tvs, rotary phones, pay phones, pagers • however • Walkmens have become obsolete; however, i phones are used daily to play music.
Obsolete • Antonym: necessary, needed, essential, • on the other hand.
obsolete=no longer in use • Typewriters are obsolete; however, computers are essential • Typewriters are obsolete; on the other hand, computers are essential. • Typewriters are obsolete, but computers are essential.
Obsolete- no longer in useNobody uses pagers anymore; they’re obsolete.
Perceive • You should be able to perceive a teacher’s mood without being told.
Perceive- to become aware of though the sensesYou should be able to perceive a teacher’s mood without being told.
perceive • Antonym: clueless, oblivious, unaware • on the other hand or on the contrary • I perceived the danger; on the contrary, my child seemed oblivious to unfolding crime.
admonished • He was aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training. • I admonished my child for forgetting to empty the trash.
Admonition- a reminder of a forgotten task or dutyadmonished verb.He was aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training.
capacity • She had the capacity to learn advanced math since she was good with multiplication.
Capacity- ability to learnShe had the capacity to learn advanced math since she was good with multiplication.
precise • You have to be precise when doing math. • A doctor needs to be precise when doing surgery.
Conclusion- the end or finish“You’ve come quickly to that conclusion,” she said.
Chaos? • The gathering was full of chaos with children running wild.
Chaos- confusionThe gathering was full of chaos with children running wild.
Invigorating. • The invigorating, refreshing spring air energized him.
Invigorating- refreshing; stimulatingThe invigorating spring air energized him.
assuage • It was not enough to assuage the pain he was feeling. • I tried to assuage my students’ fears, telling them not to worry.
Assuage- to relieveassuage- to relieveIt was not enough to assuage the pain he was feeling.
excruciating • The prisoners first felt excruciating hunger before they died of starvation.
Excruciating- agonizing;extremely painful • The prisoners first felt excruciating hunger before they died of starvation.
ominous • Nothing could be changed; it was ominous. • The ominous, dark sky hinted at the upcoming storm.
Ominous- unfavorable; threateningThe ominous, dark sky threatened our picnic.
placidly • Gabriel hugged his hippo placidly as he lay quietly in his crib. • Lake Placid is serene and calm.
Placidly- peacefullyGabriel hugged his hippo placidly as he lay in his crib.
contorted • The Giver looked up, his face contorted with suffering. • Gustavo was contorted in pain and he limped off to the nurse’s office.
Contorted- twisted; disfiguredThe Giver looked up, his face contorted with suffering.
ecstatic • Jonas had an ecstatic memory of riding a gleaming brown horse.
Ecstatic- overjoyedJonas had an ecstatic memory of riding a gleaming brown horse.
Optimistic- hopeful; expecting the bestThe Nurturers were very optimistic about Gabriel’s future.
Permeated- spread or flowed throughoutHis new feelings permeated a greater realm than simply in his sleep.
Dejected- depressed“Me,” Jonas said in a dejected, sad voice.
Gravely- requiring serious thought“You must stay away from the river,” The Giver said gravely.
Wretched- miserableThe look on Jonas’s face was wretched, filled with pain.
Successor- one who comes nextHe was the successor to the Giver. • RECEIVER
Efficient- done with a minimum of wasteShe’s very efficient at her work; she was the first one done.
