ELA - Vocabulary Test, The Giver: Grade 7

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Admonition 

An action of __admonishing__; authoritative counsel or warning.

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S: Reprimand A: Commendation

Irrationally

In an illogical or __unreasonable__ manner.

Vibrance

The state of being full of energy and life.

Striking vibrance of color.

Sinuous

Having many curves and turns.

Lithe and supple.

Assimilated

Take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

cause (something) to __resemble__; __liken__.

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S: Comprehend, grasp A: Disorder, reject, excluded

Invigorating

making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Ominous

Giving the impression that something bad or __unpleasant__ is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Placidly

In a calm or peaceful manner; tranquility

Flailing

Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing __wildly__.

Beat; flog

Intimate

Closely __acquainted__; familiar, close.

Unnerved 

Make (someone) lose courage or confidence

Requisitioned

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.

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Integral

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

Successor

A person or thing that __succeeds__ another.

Tentatively

Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Frigid

Very cold in temperature.

Torrent

A strong and __fast-moving__ stream of water or other liquid.

Poised

Having a composed and self-assured manner.

Exhilarating

Making one feel very happy, animated, or __elated; thrilling.1__

Practical

Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

Obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date.1

Unwieldly 

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.