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The Giver Vocabulary
15-30
Word | Part of Speech/Definition |
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Infringed | verb-actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.) |
Gravitate | verb-move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing. |
Buoyancy | noun-an optimistic and cheerful disposition. |
Meticulously | noun-showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. |
Aptitude | noun-a natural ability to do something. |
Wielded | verb-have and be able to use (power or influence). |
Piecemeal | adj-characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time. |
Crescendo | verb-increase in loudness or intensity. |
Benign | adj-gentle; kindly. |
Jaunty | adj-having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. |
Unanimous | adj-(of two or more people) fully in agreement. |
Fleeting | adj-lasting for a very short time. |
Throng | noun-a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals. |
Requistioned | verb-demand the use or supply of, especially by official order and for military or public use. |
Integral | adj-necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental. |
Conspicuous | adj-standing out so as to be clearly visible. |