Question

city of ember vocabulary chapters 7-8
painstakingly
(adverb) very
carefully and
meticulously
two synonyms:
two antonyms:
sentence (at least 10 or more words):

disorder
(adject
diso
d;
m
two synonyms:
two antonyms:
sentence (at least 10 or more words):

beckoning
(adjective)
gesturing;
making a
movement to
signal something
two synonyms:
two antonyms:
sentence (at least 10 or more words):

gnarled
(adjective)
twisted
bent, and
misshapen
two synonyms:
two antonyms:
sentence (at least 10 or more words):

Explanation:

For each word, complete the missing antonyms and write a qualifying sentence based on the word's definition:

1. For "painstakingly":

• Antonyms should describe careless action; write a sentence showing careful, thorough work.

1. For "beckoning":

• Antonyms should describe actions that repel or ignore; write a sentence showing a gesturing action.

1. For "gnarled":

• Antonyms should describe smooth, straight shapes; write a sentence describing a twisted, misshapen object.

Answer:

1. painstakingly

• Two Antonyms: carelessly, hastily
• Sentence: The restorer worked painstakingly to repair the fragile, centuries-old tapestry without damaging its threads.

1. beckoning

• Two Antonyms: repelling, ignoring
• Sentence: The lifeguard stood at the shore, beckoning the nervous child to come closer to the calm, shallow water.

1. gnarled

• Two Antonyms: smooth, straight
• Sentence: The old farmer rested his hands on the gnarled trunk of the apple tree he had planted as a young boy.