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The Giver Vocab 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 |
| Adherence | (verb) to stick to or firmly attached |
| Intrigue | (verb) to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| Retroactive | (verb) applying to the past (events) |
| Serene | (adjective) peaceful, calm, quiet |