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The Giver Ch 17-20

TermDefinition
permeated something has spread completely throughout an area or passed through a substance, filling it up
realm a specific, sometimes magical, world or dimension; a special area of interest
exasperation It is the "end of your rope" feeling, such as when someone won't stop teasing you or when you cannot solve a difficult problem
disregard It is the act of neglecting rules, advice, or warnings, often implying a lack of care or respect.
expertise a high level of special skill, knowledge, or talent in a specific subject, often gained through years of practice, study, or experience
luminous t describes objects that shine, such as stars, the sun, fireflies, or light bulbs. It can also describe something that is softly radiant or shining.
dejected It describes someone with low spirits who feels disheartened or "down in the dumps"
enthusiastic When you are very interested, eager, and enjoy what you are doing, such as cheering loudly for a soccer team or being super excited for a trip to the park.
imploringly similar to pleading or begging
lighthearted someone or something that is fun, amusing, and not too serious
rueful It means you feel bad about something that happened
burden It represents a duty or task that is hard to manage or causes stress
emphatically It describes speaking in a very confident, firm, or absolute way, often leaving no doubt about your opinion.
pervade Think of it like a smell (like cookies or perfume) that fills a whole room, or a feeling (like happiness or fear) that affects everyone in a place. It means to be present everywhere.
admonition It is not a harsh scolding, but rather a caring reminder to do the right thing
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