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Giver Ch. 4-6
Giver Vocab Ch. 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gravitating | move or be attached to by a strong influence |
| chortle | to laugh with a snorting chuckle |
| infraction | the act of breaking the law or a rule |
| dosage | the amount of medication in a single dose |
| interdependence | dependent on on another |
| indulgently | to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. |
| exuberant | overflowing with happiness |
| impatient | irritated or annoyed by delay |
| buoyancy | the power/ability to float or rise in water |
| ritual | a set procedure for religious rite |
| elder | a person born earlier; someone older |
| adherence | to stick to or firmly attached |
| intrigue | to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| retroactive | applying to the past |
| serene | peaceful, calm, quiet |