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Giver Vocab Ch. 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravitating | (verb) Move or be attracted by a strong force or pull |
| Chortle | (verb) to laugh with a snorting chuckle, muffled cheerful laugh |
| Infraction | (noun) the act of breaking the law or a rule. |
| Dosage | (verb) the amount of medication intended to be taken in a single serving. |
| Interdependence | (noun) dependent on one another |
| Indulgently | (adverb) to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires or feelings |
| Exuberant | (adjective overflowing with high spirits. |
| Impatient | (adjective) irritated or annoyed by delay |
| Buoyancy | (noun) the power to float or rise in water |
| Ritual | (noun) a set of procedure for religious rite |
| Elder | (noun) a person born earlier; someone older |
| Adherence | (verb) to stick to or firmly attach to something. |
| Intrigue | (verb) to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| Retroactive | (adjective) describes an action such as a law or rule that applies to events that happened before the law was made |
| Serene | (adjective) peaceful, calm, quiet |