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vocab terms for the giver
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gravitating | move or be attracted by a strong influence EX: People were always _____ toward Bianca because of her kindness. |
chortle | laughing with a joyful snorting chuckle or partly muffled laugh. EX: You always knew when Joe found something funny because of his loud |
infraction | the act of breaking the law or a rule (similar to transgression) EX: Stealing was the final ______ that got the Community member released. |
dosage | the amount of medication in a single serving or portion EX: It is important to know the proper _____ of your allergy medicine so you don’t fall asleep! |
interdependence | dependent on one another, relying on others for essential needs. EX: Small children demonstrate ______ by asking their parents to help tie their shoes. |
indulgently | 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 | irritated or annoyed by delay EX: The child became ____ after waiting in line for so long. |
buoyancy | the power to float or rise in water EX: A life jacket that is too small has insufficient _____ for the person wearing it. |
ritual | a series of actions or set procedure performed for religious or ceremonial purposes. EX: The evening telling of feelings was a common _____ for the citizens in Jonas’s community. |
elder | a person born earlier; someone older EX: Many cultures believe that one should respect their _____. |
adherence | to stick to or firmly attached EX: ____ to the rules is a must in Jonas’s community, otherwise citizens face harsh consequences |
intrigue | to plot craftily or underhandedly EX: The plot of the story was full of ___, since it was full of twists and turns. |
retroactive | describes a law or rule that applies to events that happened before the rule or law was made. Ex. This paycheck will include the bonus we approved three months ago, the retroactive pay eventually made up the difference. |
serene | peaceful, calm, quiet EX: The spa had a ____ environment that enabled me to relax. |