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The Giver

Ch 1-4

TermDefinition
apprehensive viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future; capable of understanding or quick to do so
distraught agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain; exhibiting a severely disordered state of mind : not mentally sound
disposition the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal; the tendency to act or think in a certain manner under given circumstances
transgression infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty
awe an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by overwhelming greatness
enhance to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
adherence the act, action, or quality of holding fast or sticking by
fret to cause to suffer emotional strain
aptitude a natural ability; capacity for learning ; general suitability
appeal an application (as to a recognized authority) for corroboration, vindication, or decision; an earnest plea
chastise to censure severely
reluctantly in a reluctant manner : with aversion or hesitation
remorse a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
dwelling a shelter (such as a house) in which people live
regulate to govern or direct according to rule
serene marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude
tabulated to count, record, or list systematically
frail easily broken or destroyed; fragile
nuisance one that is annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious
labor expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when difficult or compulsory
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