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Giver Vocab ch. 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravitating | (verb) move or be attracted by 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 the 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. |
| Adherence | (verb) to stick to or firmly attached |
| Intrigue | (verb) to plot craftily or underhandedly. |
| Retroactive | (verb) applying to the past (event) |
| Serene | (adjective) peaceful, calm, quiet. |