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The Giver
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tone | The speaker’s attitude toward a topic; in a nonfiction text, this may be the author’s attitude |
| Mood | The reader's attitude or feeling toward a topic |
| Accustomed | used to, familiar with |
| Conceivable | can be imagined or believed |
| Defy | to openly resist or refuse to obey |
| Diminish | to make or become less in size or importance |
| Disquiet | a feeling of anxiety or worry; lack of peace |
| Exempt | free from having to follow a rule that others must |
| Haste | Too much speed; great hurry |
| Relish | great enjoyment |
| Solemn | not cheerful or smiling; very serious |
| Transmit | to send out; to pass to another person |