The Giver Vocabulary
Published on Feb 09, 2016
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Palpable:
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
Disposition:
a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
Transgression:
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
Fret:
be constantly or visibly anxious
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Chortled:
Laughing in a high, noisy, and gleeful way.
Governing:
conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority.
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Primly:
Formally precise or proper
Droning:
speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone.
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Tunic:
A close-fitting short coat as part of a uniform
Tabulated;
To arrange data
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Disquieting:
inducing feelings of anxiety or eworry.
Chastisement:
Act of scolding or punishment
Petulantly:
Moody or childish
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Dwelling:
House, flat, or the place of residence
Disgrace:
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.
Meticulously:
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Prodded:
poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
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Gravitate:
move towards or be attracted to a person or thing.
Buoyancy:
the ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluid.
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Wielded:
To hold and use a weapon or tool
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Pampered:
Indulge with every attention, comfort and kindness.
Aptitude:
A natural ability to do something
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Piecemeal:
Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time
Crescendo:
a progressive increase in intensity.
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Benign:
Gentle and kind
Jaunty:
having or expressing a lively or cheerful manner.
Unanimous:
Two or more people fully in agreement
Fleeting:
lasting for a very short time.
Throng:
A large, densely packed crowd.
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Dismount:
To remove something from its support.
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Integral:
Necessary to make a whole complete.
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Upholstered:
Furniture provided with soft, protective padding.
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Forbidden:
Not allowed, banned.
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Torrent:
Strong, outpouring of something
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Consciousness:
A state of being awake and aware of someone's surroundings.
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Admonition:
Authorities council or warning
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