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The Giver
vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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aptitude | inclination, tendency; a natural ability; capacity for learning |
apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm |
chastise | to criticize severely |
adherence | steady or faithful attachment |
disquiet | disturb, alarm; to take away the peace or tranquility of |
distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation |
implore | to make an earnest request to someone |
exuberant | extremely joyful |
transgression | an infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty |
disposition | prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination |
infraction | violation |
meticulous | particular attention to detail |
relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from; leave behind |
reprieve | to delay the punishment of |
tentatively | with hesitancy or uncertainty |
acquisition | the act of acquiring (gaining) something |
conceivably | in a possible manner |
defiant | showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight |
exasperated | having or showing strong feelings of irritation or annoyance |
excruciating | causing great pain or anguish; agonizing; very intense |
conspicuous | easily seen or noticed |
exempt | to free from an obligation |
irrational | without reason and utterly illogical |
nurture | to feed, protect, support, and encourage |
obsolete | no longer in general use |
solitude | the state of being and living alone |
stench | an offensive smell or odor |