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Giver Voc Chpt 1-9

Giver Vocabulary Chapter 1-9

TermDefinition
acquisition 1. the gaining of 2. the process of learning or achieving objectives
apprehensive anxious or fearful about the future
aptitude 1. inherent ability; talent 2. Inherent ability to learn and understand; intelligence.
benign 1. Showing gentleness and mildness; harmless 2. favorable; not threatening, having a good effect
chastisement 1. severe criticism; 2. punish, reprimand, or discipline severely
chortled 1. Laugh quietly or with restraint. 2. laughed with a snort
congregated come or bring together into a crowd or mass; assemble
consciousness 1. awareness; 2. the state of being aware of one's surroundings
crescendo a steady increase in volume
disgrace a loss of honor or respect; a disgrace brings shame.
disposition 1. usual mood; 2. A person's usual mood or spirit.
exempt free from; excused
gravitating to be attracted to or move toward
hoarded 1. Save up as for future use. 2. Get or gather together. 3. kept hidden or private
indolence Laziness. Inactivity resulting from a dislike of work.
interdependence relying on each other
meticulously 1. Extremely or excessively concerned with details. 2. with great care and precision
nondescript lacking distinctive qualities
palpable easily perceived; obvious
petulantly in an irritable or ill-tempered manner
pondered reflected on or considered with care
profound far-reaching; from deep within one.
prominent widely known; distinguished; readily noticeable
relinquish To give up control of; to surrender.
reprieve postponement or cancellation of a punishment
requisitioned Make a formal request for official services.
retroactive applying to a prior period; or affecting something that has taken place in the past.
spontaneously Acting on impulse, without prior planning.
throng large group; group of people in a crowd
transgression violation of a law, command, or duty
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