Vocabulary Links 5 The Giver Ch 9 15

Vocabulary Links #5 The Giver Ch. 9 -15 Test Friday November 13!

Torrent • An overwhelming number or amount • Linking story: The boxer released a torrent of blows on his opponent, leading to a knock out victory. • Yesterday’s rain was a torrential down pour. • He could see a bright, whirling torrent of crystals in the air around him, and he could see them gather on the backs of his hands, like cold fur.

Tentative • Hesitant; not certain or fixed • Linking Story: The time and location for the party is still tentative and subject to change. • Tentatively he opened his eyes—not his snow-hill-sled eyes, for they had been open throughout the strange ride.

Obsolete • No longer in use • Linking Story: In today’s society, letter writing has become an obsolete form of communication. • It wasn’t a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to Sameness.

Perceive • To become aware through the senses • Linking Story: Seeing their eyes widen and whispers cease as she entered the room, she perceived that they were talking about her. • You should be able to perceive the name without being told

assimilate • To take up mentally; to make alike • Linking Story: By dressing and acting like them, he was able to assimilate himself into the popular crowd. • “They really suffered for a while. Finally it subsided as the memories were assimilated. But it certainly made them aware of how they need a Receiver to contain all that pain. And knowledge. "

Admonition (noun)/Admonish (verb) • Cautionary advice about something; a firm warning • Linking Story: The first time she was pulled over, she was admonished to adhere strictly to the speed limit. • He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training

Ominous • Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening • Linking Story: The music in the scary movies always creates an ominous tone. • Now it was ominous. It meant, he knew, that nothing could be changed.

Forsake (verb)/ Forsaken (adjective) • Leave someone who needs you/counts on you; abandoned or deserted • Linking Story: Sam has decided to forsake his participation in basketball until his grades improve. • Again and again he dreamed of the anguish and the isolation on the forsaken hill.

Assuage • Provide physical relief as from pain • Linking Story: The cold water and aloe were able to somewhat assuage the pain from the burn of the hot stove. • It was not enough to assuage the pain that Jonas was beginning, now, to know.

Efficient • Being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense • Linking Story: Technology has made many of our daily activities much more efficient. • She’s very efficient at her work, your red-haired friend.

Prefix and Suffixes • Dis—opposite of; not (prefix) • Disagree • Disappoint • Disapprove • --dom—place or state of being (suffix) • Freedom • Stardom • Boredom • --ity—quality of (suffix) • Generosity • Simplicity • Elasticity

Spelling Words • Passed—past tense of “to pass” • She passed her English test with flying colors. • He passed her in the hallway on the way to band. • Past—a previous time • She had a troubled past. • History is the study of the past.

Spelling Words • Lead—heavy metal substance; to guide • Old brands of paint may contain traces of lead. • A positive influence can lead you in the right direction. • Led—past tense of “to lead” • His friends led him down the wrong path. • She led her team to victory with a three point buzzer shot.

Spelling Words • Knew—past tense of “to know” • She knew the answer to the question but had been afraid to raise her hand. • New—fresh, not old • He couldn’t wait to wear his new Nikes to school.