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The Giver VOCAB 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fragment | a broken-off or incomplete part. |
| vivid | bright and strong. |
| perspiring | to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
| murky | dark or gloomy. |
| stirrings | lively; active. |
| interdependence | relying on one another; mutually dependent. |
| reprieve | to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| relinquish | to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| somber | sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| meticulous | very careful or precise. |
| exasperate | to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| profound | having a deep, thorough understanding. |
| solemnly | serious in appearance, sound, or mood. |
| prestige | importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| daze | to stun by a blow or shock. |
| crescendo | an increase in loudness or force in a piece of music. |
| successor | a person or thing that comes after or follows another. |
| jaunty | having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| rigorous | showing strictness or sternness. |
| despair | the complete lack of hope. |