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The Giver Ch. 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravitating (verb) | move or be attracted by a strong influence |
| Chortle (verb) | to laugh with a snorting chuckle |
| Infraction (noun) | the act of breaking the law or a rule |
| Dosage (noun) | the amount of medication in a single dose |
| Interdependence (noun) | dependent on one another |
| Indulgently (adverb) | to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. |
| Exuberant (adjective) | overflowing with high spirits |
| Impatient (adjective) | irritated or annoyed by a delay |
| Buoyancy (noun) | the power to float or rise in water |
| Ritual (noun) | a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. |
| Elder (noun) | a person born earlier; someone older |
| Adherence (verb) | to stick to or firmly attached |
| Intrigue (verb) | to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| Retroactive (verb) | applying to the past (events) |
| Serene (adjective) | peaceful, calm, quiet |