click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
The Giver Ch 5-8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fragment | a small part or piece broken off |
| vivid | clear image or strong feelings |
| perspiring | sweating |
| murky | dark, gloomy, dirty |
| stirrings | the first sign of activity, movement, or emotion |
| interdependence | two or more people rely on each other for support |
| reprieve | to cancel or postpone a punishment |
| relinquish | to give up something |
| somber | dark or gloomy mood |
| meticulous/meticulously | extreme care, precision, and great attention to detail |
| exasperate | to irritate or frustrate intensely |
| profound | deep, intense meaning |
| solemnly | seriously, sincerely, earnestly |
| prestige | respect and admiration given for something remarkable |
| daze | unable to think clearly |
| crescendo | gradually or slowly increasing in sound |
| successor | one who comes after of takes over |
| jaunty | in a lively, cheerful and confident way |
| rigorous | extremely thorough, strict, accurate |
| despair | complete loss or absence of hope |