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The giver Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fragment | a part that is broken off or incomplete |
| vivid | very strong or bright |
| perspiring | To sweat |
| murky | very dark or gloomy |
| stirrings | the first sign of activity, movement, or emotion |
| interdependence | Dependent on others |
| reprive | to delay the punishment of (as a condemned prisoner) |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| somber | dull or dark colored |
| meticulous | extremely or overly careful in thinking about or dealing with small details |
| exasperate | to cause strong irritation or annoyance to |
| profound | having or showing great knowledge or understanding |
| solemnly | being serious and dignified in appearance or behavior |
| prestige | importance in the eyes of other people |
| daze | To stun especially by a blow |
| crescendo | A big increase |
| successor | a person who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office |
| jaunty | perky in manner or appearance : lively |
| rigorous | manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict |
| despair | to lose all hope or confidence |