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The Giver Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| palpable | easy to feel or notice; so strong it seems like you can touch it |
| apprehensive | worried or nervous about something that might happen |
| defiant | refusing to follow rules; boldly resisting |
| fret | to worry or be anxious |
| aptitude | a natural talent or ability to learn something |
| chastise | to scold or punish someone for doing something wrong |
| petulantly | acting annoyed or grumpy in a childish way |
| bewildered | very confused |
| remorse | a strong feeling of guilt or regret for doing something wrong |
| serene | calm, peaceful, and quiet |
| nuisance | something or someone that is annoying |
| mischievous | playful in a way that causes small trouble or harmless pranks |
| vividly | in a clear, bright, or detailed way |
| emblem | a symbol or sign that represents something |
| indulgently | acting in a way that gives someone what they want, even if it’s not needed |
| reprieve | a temporary break from something bad or unpleasant |
| relinquish | to give something up or let it go |
| exuberant | full of energy, excitement, or cheerfulness |
| solemnly | in a serious or sincere way |
| crescendo | a gradual increase in loudness or intensity |
| benign | harmless; not dangerous |
| indolence | laziness; not wanting to work or be active |
| sturdy | strong and not easily broken |
| conspicuous | very easy to see or notice; standing out |
| tentatively | uncertainly or hesitantly |
| deftly | skillfully and quickly |
| frigid | extremely cold |
| obsolete | out of date; no longer used |
| admonition | a warning or gentle scolding |
| wryly | humorously or sarcastically, with a slight smirk |
| vibrance | brightness, energy, or liveliness |
| sinuous | having many curves or twists |
| assimilated | absorbed or taken in; blended into a group or culture |
| invigorating | giving energy or making you feel refreshed |
| writhing | twisting and turning in pain or discomfort |
| assuage | to make something less painful or less intense |
| ominous | giving the feeling that something bad is about to happen |
| grotesquely | in a very ugly or distorted way |
| ecstatic | extremely happy or excited |
| pervaded | spread through every part of something |
| permeated | completely soaked into or spread throughout something |
| ruefully | showing sadness or regret |
| imploringly | in a begging or pleading way |
| luminous | giving off light; glowing |
| winced | flinched or tightened your face in pain or discomfort |
| augmented | increased or made bigger |
| violation | breaking a rule or law |
| meticulously | very carefully, paying close attention to details |
| languid | slow and lacking energy |
| vigilant | watchful and alert |
| instinctively | doing something automatically, without thinking |
| tantalizing | tempting; making you want something you can’t have yet |
| yearning | a strong desire or longing for something |
| lethargy | extreme tiredness or lack of energy |
| stealthily | quietly and secretly so no one notices |
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