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The Giver Ch. 1
Term | Definition |
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intrigue | fascinate; arouse the curiosity or interest of |
obedient | complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority |
abandoned | having been deserted or left |
palpable | so intense as to seem almost tangible |
distraught | very worried and upset |
apprehensive | anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen |
transgression | an offense; an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct |
ritual | a solemn ceremony; a regular observance |
nurturer | someone who cares for and protects someone or something while they are growing |