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Study the word FRIGID: (Source) Something frigid is very cold. You could just call something "very cold" or "freezing," but if you want to sound a little bit formal, call it "frigid." I wouldn't want to go swimming in a frigid river. But some people do. Would you jump into these frigid waters? (Source) If your favorite season is winter, I bet you enjoy the frigid air. When the air is frigid, it smells clean and feels refreshing. I like it! Where I live, the autumn is always hot, so when the heat finally leaves, I welcome the frigidity of winter. But maybe you hate being out in the frigid temperatures! (Source) Either way, you'll want to dress warmly if you're going out on a frigid day. (Source) Although we usually talk about frigid air, frigid water, and frigid places, we can also say that people are frigid. That's a bad thing! It means they're cold-hearted. They're mean. They ignore you. They don't care about you. They act like you're not even there. (Source) If someone gives you a frigid glance, they give you a mean, cold, icy glance. (Source) Lastly, have you noticed how the word "frigid" sounds a lot like "refrigerator" (and "fridge" for short)? Those words are related! They come from the same Latin word meaning "cold, or frost." Which makes sense, because your fridge can keep food nice and frigid. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture frigid icy and mean; or, very chilly   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word FRIGID: Remember: frigidity is extreme coldness. Frigid things are very cold on your skin, and frigid people are very cold to others. Idea 1: "I (love, hate, like, or dislike) frigid weather, because (of some reason)." Idea 2: "Suddenly my blood turns frigid as (something very scary happens)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.