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The Giver Ch. 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |