The Giver Vocabulary

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This is to study for The Giver Vocabulary Tests

Last updated 10:20 AM on 3/28/23
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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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remorse
deep regret or guilt
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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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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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chute
a channel or slide that carries things to a lower level
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mimicked
to imitate, often to make fun of
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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