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Tuck Everlasting Chapters 1-4
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| balmy | Warm and pleasant | mild, temperate | chilly, cold |
| oppressive | Causing discomfort or distress | stifling, harsh | refreshing, pleasant |
| forlorn | Lonely or abandoned | desolate, sad | hopeful, content |
| otherworld | Supernatural or mysterious | eerie, mystical | ordinary, familiar |
| conceal | To hide or keep secret | hide, disguise | reveal, expose |
| immense | Extremely large or great | enormous, vast | tiny, small |
| melancholy | Deep sadness | sorrow, gloom | joy, cheerfulness |
| rueful | Expressing regret or sadness | regretful, remorseful | pleased, satisfied |
| tarnished | Dull or discolored from age or damage | stained, dulled | polished, bright |
| reflection | An image seen in a mirror | image, likeness | |
| bristly | Covered with short, stiff hairs | prickly, rough | smooth, soft |
| hysterical | Extremely emotional or wild | frantic, overwrought | calm, composed |
| resentful | Feeling bitterness or anger | bitter, indignant | forgiving, content |
| exasperated | Very annoyed or frustrated | irritated, aggravated | pleased, calm |
| jaunty | Cheerful and lively in appearance | lively, dashing | gloomy, dull |
| self-deprecation | Modest or critical about oneself | modesty, humility | arrogance, pride |
| agreeable | Pleasant and friendly | pleasant, amiable | disagreeable, unpleasant |
| suspiciously | In a doubtful or mistrustful way | warily, distrustfully | trustfully, openly |
| remnants | Small remaining parts | leftovers, remains | entirety, whole |
| intense | Strong or extreme in degree | powerful, fierce | mild, weak |