Giver - ch.1-5
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ciaranpendergast on February 17, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aptitude | n. ability to learn new skills |
| humiliation | n. a loss of self respect, embarrassment |
| ritual | n. a tradition or repeated practice or ceremony |
| elder | n. one of older age deserving respect |
| apprehensive | adj. fearful or unsure about upcoming events |
| mystified | v/adj. confused or bewildered |
| chortle | v. to chuckle or laugh gleefully |
| abandoned | v/adj. deserted or neglected |
| obediently | adv. obeying or willing to obey, complying with or submissive authority |
| ironic | adj. meaning the opposite of what is expressed - sarcastic |
| infraction | n. a violation of the rules or law |
| palpable | adj. able to be touched or felt |
| remorse | n. deep painful regret - to feel bad for a wrong done to another |
| nondescript | adj. lacking distinct or individual characteristics - vague |
| nurture | v. to care for and encourage growth |
| transgression | n. a violation of a law or command |
| intrigue | n/v. to arouse curiosity or interest |
| insight | n. understanding the true nature of a concept |
| distraught | adj. upset to the point of distraction |
| adherence | n. sticking to or devoted to - following expectations |
| impatient | adj. not accepting delay |
| serene | adj. calm, peaceful, or tranquil |
| gravitate | v. to be attracted to |
| chastise | v. to discipline verbally or criticized |
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