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Vocab 12 2014-2015
Words from The Giver
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rituals | established procedures for a ceremony, especially religious |
| chastisement | harsh criticism |
| dwelling | a shelter used for long time living |
| infraction | an act of breaking a rule or law |
| fret | worry |
| infringe | To violate, transgress or exceed the limits. |
| euphemism | The substitution of a mild or less negative word or phrase for a harsh or blunt one |
| empire | One country that rules over many others |
| colony | A country that is ruled by an empire |
| Imperialism | The policy of having and expanding a empire |