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The Giver
Chapters 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravitating (verb) | Move or be attracted by a strong influence EX: People were always _____ toward Bianca because of her kindness. |
| Chortle (verb) | To laugh with a snorting chuckle EX: You always knew when Joe found something funny because of his loud ______. |
| Infraction (noun) | The act of breaking the law or a rule EX: Stealing was the final ______ that got the Community member released. |
| Dosage (noun) | The amount of medication in a single dose EX: It is important to know the proper _____ of your allergy medicine so you don’t fall asleep! |
| Interdependence (noun) | Dependent on one another EX: Small children demonstrate ______ by asking their parents to help tie their shoes. |
| Indulgently (adverb) | To yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc EX: Even though she had been trying to eat healthy, she _____ enjoyed her ice cream sundae. |
| Exuberant (adjective) | Overflowing with high spirits EX: The crowd became ____ when the headlining band finally took the stage. |
| Impatient (adjective) | Irritated or annoyed by a delay EX: The child became ____ after waiting in line for so long. |
| Buoyancy (noun) | The power to float or rise in water EX: A life jacket that is too small has insufficient _____ for the person wearing it. |
| Ritual (noun) | A series of actions performed according to a prescribed order EX: The evening telling of feelings was a common _____ for the citizens in Jonas’s community. |
| Elder (noun) | A person born earlier; someone older EX: Many cultures believe that one should respect their _____. |
| Adherence (verb) | To stick to or firmly attached EX: ____ to the rules is a must in Jonas’s community, otherwise citizens face harsh consequences. |
| Intrigue (verb) | To plot craftily or underhandedly EX: The plot of the story was full of ___, since it was full of twists and turns. |
| Retroactive (verb) | Applying to the past (events) EX: After receiving my new position, the company included ___ pay, for my previous months of work. |
| Serene (adjective) | Peaceful, calm, quiet EX: The spa had a ____ environment that enabled me to relax. |
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