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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. |
| Exempt | To be released, excused, or set free from a rule |
| Prohibited | Actions forbidden by the community's strict authority |
| Dismayed | A feeling of shock, deep disappointment, or anxiety |
| Excruciating | Extremely intense, agonizing pain both physical and mental |
| Conceivably | Something that is imaginable, believable, or possible to think of. |
| Indicate | To point out, show or make clear |
| Origin | The point, place, or source where something begins, arises, or is derived |
| Conspicuous | Something that is very easy to notice, obvious to the eye or mind, or stands out in a way that attracts attention |
| Gesture | A non-verbal, often small, physical action such as a hand movement or posture that represents an emotion |
| Diminish | To decrease, lessen, or reduce in size, extent, range, or importance |
| Disgrace | A state of deep dishonor, shame, and loss of respect |
| Frigid | The extremely cold temperature of air or snow |
| Tentatively | Doing something in a hesitant, cautious, or uncertain manner, often reflecting a lack of confidence or fear of consequences |
| Perceive | To become aware of, recognize, or understand |
| Obsolete | Something is no longer produced, used, or necessary |
| Admonition | A firm warning or cautionary advice |
| Fleeting | Something that lasts for a very short time |
| Flustered | To be quickly thrown into the state of confusion |
| Capacity | The maximum amount that something can contain |
| Dumbfounded | A state of being extremely astonished, amazed, or shocked to the point of being speechless |
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