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The Giver 9-12
Vocabulary from these chapters
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| throng | (n) large group of people |
| dismounting | (v) getting off something such as a horse or bicycle |
| relish | (n) appreciation; enjoyment |
| integral | (adj) necessary; essential |
| origin | (n) source; beginning |
| alcove | (n) small recessed section of a room |
| successor | (n) one that follows another in a job or office |
| apprehensively | (adv) with fear or trepidation; suspiciously |
| torrent | (n) flood; rapid outpouring |
| glee | (n) high-spirited joy |
| obsolete | (adj) no longer useful |
| wincing | (v) flinching away from pain |
| commerce | (n) buying and selling of goods |
| admonition | (n) strong advice; warning |
| dumbfounded | (adj) puzzled; confused |
| wryly | (adv) with mocking humor |