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chapter 4-6 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gravitating | move or attracted 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 one another |
| indulgently | to yield to, satisfy or, gratify desires, feelings |
| exuberant | overflowing with high spirits |
| impaitent | irritated or annoyed by delay |
| buoyancy | the power to float or rinse in water |
| ritual | a set procedure for religious life |
| 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 (events) |
| serene | peaceful, calm, quiet |