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Hesitation
"Sure." Asher smiled, his usual smile, friendly and familiar. But Jonas felt a moment of hesitation from his friend, an uncertainty.
the act of pausing uncertainly
relating to necessary details of operation
forbidden by law
obvious to the eye or mind
Disgrace
His mother replied, "Her, not his. It was a female. But
we are never to speak the name, or to use it again for a
newchild."
Jonas was shocked. A name designated Not-to-Be-
Spoken indicated the highest degree of disgrace.
a state of dishonor
the act of pausing uncertainly
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
the place where something begins
Prohibited
5. From this moment you are prohibited from
dream-telling.
forbidden by law
demand and take for use or service
the place where something begins
in a hesitant manner
Integral
Finally he steeled himself to read the final rule again. He
had been trained since earliest childhood, since his earliest
learning of language, never to lie. It was an integral part of
the learning of precise speech.
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
within the realm of possibility
in a hurried manner
in a hesitant manner
Conceivably
His mind reeled. Now, empowered to ask questions of
utmost rudeness — and promised answers — he could,
conceivably (though it was almost unimaginable), ask
someone, some adult, his father perhaps: "Do you lie?-
within the realm of possibility
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner
in a hesitant manner
Restriction
The restriction of medication unnerved him. Medication was always available to citizens, even to children, through their parents.
an act of limiting
force somebody to do something
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
decrease in size, extent, or range
Exempt
From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness.
grant relief from a rule or requirement to
forbidden by law
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
Diminish
The failure of the previous selection was ten years ago, and my energy is starting to diminish.
decrease in size, extent, or range
obvious to the eye or mind
within the realm of possibility
an act of limiting
Exhilarating
The snow was piled now around it, and he pushed with his body, moving it forward, not wanting the exhilarating ride to end.
making lively and joyful
an overwhelming number or amount
transfer to another
within the realm of possibility
Tentative
Tentatively he opened his eyes—not his snow-hill-sled eyes, for they had been open throughout the strange ride.
hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
no longer in use
making lively and joyful
an overwhelming number or amount
Perceive
You should be able to perceive the name without being told.
become aware of through the senses
hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
bring shame or dishonor upon
transfer to another
Fleeting
This time it was not a fleeting impression. This time the sled had—and continued to have, as he blinked, and stared at it again—that same mysterious quality that the apple had had so briefly.
lasting for a markedly brief time
humorously sarcastic or mocking
cautionary advice about something imminent
no longer in use
Frustration
But when the conversation turned to other things, Jonas was left, still, with a feeling of frustration that he didn’t understand.
the feeling of being thwarted in attaining your goals
not consistent with or using reason
humorously sarcastic or mocking
in a questioning manner
Weary
The man had sat back down in the comfortable upholstered chair. He moved his shoulders around as if to ease away an aching sensation. He seemed terribly weary.
physically and mentally tired
in a questioning manner
making lively and joyful
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Irrational
He found that he was often angry, now: irrationally angry at his groupmates, that they were satisfied with their lives which had none of the vibrancy his own was taking on.
not consistent with or using reason
the feeling of being thwarted in attaining your goals
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
Restriction
Antonym (Choose 2)
Allow
Permit
Disallow
Condition
Check
Irrational
Synonym (Choose 2)
Crazy
Foolish
Smart
Rational
Logical
Weary
Synonym (Choose 2)
Tired
Bored
Excited
Energetic
Fresh
Tentative
Antonym (Choose 2)
Certain
Definite
Uncertain
Possibly
Maybe
Diminish
Synonym (Choose 2)
Decrease
Lessen
Increase
Maintain
Grow
When I won ten million dollars in the lottery, it was the most ___________ moment in my life.
The best way to be ________ from punishment by your parents is to not do anything wrong in the first place.
Imagine Mr. Pire's ___________ when he found out that most of the class hadn't studied for the test.
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