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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gravitating | (verb) move or be attracted by a strong influence Ex: People were always toward Blanca because of her kindness. |
| chartle | (verb) to laugh with a snorting chuckle EX: You always knew when Joe found something funny because of his loud ______. |
| infraction | (noun) the act of breaking the law or a rule."EX" Stealing was the final _______ that got the community member released. |
| dosage | (noun) the amount of medication in a single dose EX: If it is important to know the proper _____ of your allergy medicine so you don't fall asleep. |
| interdependence | (noun) dependent on one another EX: small children demonstrate _____ by asking their parents to help tie their shoes. |
| indulgently | (adverb) to yield to satisfy or gratify desires feeling 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 | (adjective) irritated or annoyed by a delay EX: the child became _____ after waiting in the line for so long. |
| buoyancy | (noun) the power to float or rise in water EX: a life jacket that is too small has insufficient _____ for the person wearing it. |
| ritual | (noun) a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. EX: the evening telling of feelings was a common _____ for the citizens in Jonas's community. |
| elder | (noun) a person born earlier; someone older. EX: many cultures believe that one should respect their _____ |
| adherence | (verb) to stick or firmly attached EX: _____ to the rules is a must in Jonas's community, otherwise, citizens face harsh consequences. |
| intrigue | (verb) to plot craftily or underhandedly EX: the plot was full of _____. since it was full of twists and turns. |
| retroactive | (verb) applying to the past (events) |