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THE GIVER
THE GIVER chapters 7 to 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exasperate | the feeling of being greatly annoyed, out of patience, or frustrated by someone's behavior |
| Profound | something very great, intense, or far-reaching in consequence and emotional depth |
| Solemnly | acting or speaking in a very serious, grave, and often formal or dignified manner, devoid of humor |
| Prestige | the high social standing, respect, and admiration that specific job Assignments or roles hold within the community |
| Daze | a state of mental confusion, shock, or a lack of clear, orderly thought and behavior |
| Crescendo | a gradual, steady increase in volume, intensity, or force |
| Successor | a person chosen to take over the position, responsibilities, and memories of the current Receiver of Memory |
| Jaunty | having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or air |
| Rigorous | extremely difficult, demanding, |
| Despair | overwhelming loss of hope and the crushing weight of emotional pain, specifically when faced with the harsh realities of life, memory, and death. |