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The Giver ch14-16
Giver Ch. 14-16 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assuage | (v.) to ease; to calm an unpleasant feeling |
| contorted | (adj.) twisted; distorted |
| imploring | (v.) begging; pleading is about to occur; threatening |
| placidly | (adv.) calmly; quietly |
| falter | (v.) begin to lose strength or steadiness |
| luxuriate | (v.) enjoy in a luxurious way; self-indulge in something |
| obsolete | (adj.) no longer in use; no longer useable |
| pervade | (v.) spread through every part of something |
| tentatively | (adv.) nervously; carefully |
| sparse | (adj.) scarce; thinly spread out |
| content | a long lasting feeling accompanied by peacefulness, gratitude and satisfaction. |