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Giver Vocab Ch 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravitating | (verb): move or be attracted by a strong influence |
| Chortle | (verb): to laugh with a snorting chuckle |
| Infraction | (noun): the act of breaking the law or a rule |
| Dosage | (noun): the amount of medication in a single dose |
| Interdependence | (noun): dependent on one another |
| Indulgently | (adverb): to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. |
| Exuberant | (adjective): overflowing with high spirits |
| Impatient | (adjective): irritated or annoyed by delay |
| Buoyancy | (noun): the power to float or rise in water |
| Ritual | (noun): a set procedure for religious rite |
| Elder | (noun): a person born earlier; someone older |
| Adherance | (verb): to stick to or firmly attach |
| Intrigue | (verb): to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| Retroactive | (verb): applying to the past (events) |
| Serene | (adjective): peaceful, calm, quiet |