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*E.L.A*
The Giver Vocabulary Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dwelling | a house, apartment, or other place of residence. |
| Palpable | (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible. |
| Apprehensive | anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
| Prominent | important; famous. |
| Transgression | an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense. |
| Adherence | attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. |
| Aptitude | a natural ability to do something. |
| Chastise | rebuke or reprimand severely. |
| Bewildered | perplexed and confused; very puzzled. |
| Reprieve | cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). |
| Inadequate | lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. |
| Relinquish | voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. |
| Exuberant | filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement. |
| Meticulously | in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly. |
| Disposition | a person's inherent qualities of mind and character. |