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The Giver by Lowry

vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
palpable easily perceived by the senses; audible, recognizable; noticeable
apprehensive anxious or fearful about the future
chastise to scold sharply; to punish; esp. by beating
petulant easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
nondescript very ordinary; having no interesting or exciting features or qualities
serene peaceful and calm
meticulous extremely or excessively careful about details
benign good natured; kindly; harmless
tentative doing or saying something in an uncertain, pausing way
frigid extremely cold
obsolete not in use any more; no longer useful due to being old or outdated
indifferently not thinking about or interested in someone or something
invigorating making someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic
assuage to make unpleasant feelings less strong
ominous describes something that suggests that something unpleasant is likely to happen
grotesque appearing strange and unpleasant, esp. in a silly or slightly frightening way
solemn serious or grave
solace something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation; relief
vigilant staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble
resignation the acceptance of something that you do not like because you cannot easily change it
Created by: meredithj
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