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The Giver ch. 4-6
The Giver chapters 4-6 vocab words
Term | Definition |
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gravitating | move or be attracted by a strong influence |
chortle | to laugh with a snorting or 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, etc. |
exuberant | overflowing with high spirits |
impatient | irritated or annoyed by delay |
buoyancy | the power 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 (events) |
serene | peaceful, calm, quite |