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Giver ch.4-6 vocab
The Giver Vocabulary Chapters four to six
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Leisurely | done without haste, unhurried |
| Luxury | the state of great comfort and extravagant living |
| Bypass | to avoid or go around |
| Serene | peaceful or tranquil |
| Nuisance | a person, thing or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance |
| Chortle | to chuckle gleefully |
| Contribute | to give in order to help achieve or provide something |
| Murky | dark and gloomy;dirty;not clear |
| Fidgeted | behaved or moved restlessly or nervously |
| Stowed | placed or arranged especially in a neat way |
| Throng | a large densely packed crowd of people |
| Indulgent | to make allowances; not critical |
| Reprieve | a cancellation of postponement of a punishment |
| Hover | to hang or suspend in the air |
| Exuberant | filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement |
| Meticulously | showing great attention to detail |
| Disposition | a person's inherent qualities of mind and character |
| Scrupulously | diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details |
| Buoyancy | the ability or tendency to float in water, air, or some other liquid |
| Adequately | satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity |