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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

N

ikes to school.