The Giver Vocabulary

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obediently

to do as you are told, to comply and be willing

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palpable

something that can be touched, felt or is obvious

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apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

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disposition

someone’s mind or character qualities (characteristics)

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transgression

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence

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aptitude

natural ability

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chastise

to discipline, scold, or reprimand

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reluctantly

an unwilling and hesitant way

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9

remorse

deep regret or guilt

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10

tunic

a piece of clothing, a sleeveless top that extends almost to the knees

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invariably

in every case or on every occasion; always

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nuisance

something that causes annoyance or irritaiton

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infraction

breaking a law or an agreement

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perspiring

to sweat

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reprieve

to cancel or postpone punishment

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relinquish

to give up or let go

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gravitate

to move toward or be attracted to something or someone

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meticulously

very careful and precise; showing great attention to detail

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acquisition

to buy, purchase, or obtain something

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serene

calm, peaceful, untroubled

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anxiety

a feeling of worry or unease

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spontaneously

a sudden impulse, something done without planning or thought

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dismayed

concern or distress caused by something unexpected

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excruciating

intensely painful

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luxurious

something very comfortable and/or expensive

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conspicuous

clearly visible, attracting notice or attention

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exhilerating

making one feel happy, elated, or thrilled

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tentatively

in a way that lacks confidence, hesitant

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obsolete

out of date, no longer used

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perceive

to become aware, realize or understand something in a new way

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fretful

feeling irritation or distress

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admonition

a firm warning or reprimand

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vibrance

full of energy, life, and brightness

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34

mutilated

to inflict serious injury or damage

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anguished

severe mental or physical pain and suffering

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assimilated

to take in and understand fully; to adapt and become a part of a system

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invigorating

making one feel strong, healthy, full of life

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writhing

making twisting, squirming movements

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assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense, to relieve

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ominous

giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

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contorted

twisted or bent out of shape

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carnage

the killing of a large number of people

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horde

a large group

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surged

to move powerfully and suddenly forward

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trudged

to walk slowly with heavy steps

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dejected

sad and depressed

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faltered

to lose strength or momentum

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devastated

destroyed or ruined

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solemn

formal, serious, sincere

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winced

to shrink back in pain

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receptacle

a container or bin

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52

chute

a channel or slide that carries things to a lower level

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53

mimicked

to imitate, often to make fun of

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54

solace

comfort or consolation

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emphatically

to express something forcefully and clearly

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fugitives

escapees, someone in hiding

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vigilant

keeping careful watch for danger

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perils

serious or immediate danger

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yearned

an intense longing for something

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lethargy

lack of energy or enthusiasm

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