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The Giver

Ch 1-4

TermDefinition
apprehensive : viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear
distraught : exhibiting a severely disordered state of mind : not mentally sound
disposition : the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal
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 (as in beauty, power, or size)
enhance to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
adherence : the act, action, or quality of adhering
fret : to cause to suffer emotional strain
aptitude : a natural ability : talent
appeal a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
chastise : to censure severely : castigate
reluctantly : in a reluctant manner : with aversion or hesitation
remorse : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
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 : pest (Harm,injury)
labor : expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when difficult or compulsory
Created by: user-2008127
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