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Voc. The Giver by LL

The Giver by Lois Lowery

TermDefinition
admonition gentle or friendly criticism or warning
anguish (n.) great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
aptitude capacity for learning; natural ability
assuage 1. To lessen or to calm. 2. to ease or relieve something that hurts or is worrisome
astonished Surprised very much; amazed.
climate The average, or normal, weather conditions of a place.
condemn to declare someone or something wrong or guilty.
dejected To feel very sad and depressed.
disgrace 1. a loss of respect; shame 2. damage the reputation of something or someone
exuberant High spirited, enthusiastic,unrestrained excessive, abundant. over flow of emotions.
humiliation State of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
inconsiderate Careless of the rights and feelings of others.
insensitive Someone who ignores others feelings.
isolation 1. separation from others; being alone 2. to be kept separate from everybody or everything
jeering 1. Making fun of; laughing at; mocking; ridiculing. 2. to make fun of in a rude, sarcastic manner
ordinary not special; common; everyday; average
permeated To spread or pass through something.
phenomenon A rare occurrence or happening.
predictable Able to tell what will happen with something in the future.
rage to be very angry or violent
relinquish 1. to withdraw or retreat from; to give up 2. to release a claim to or possession of
reluctant Showing doubt or unwillingness; opposition.
shudder To shake violently from cold or fear
warfare The waging of armed conflict against an enemy.
yearning A longing or strong desire.
Created by: crawfka
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