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Giver ch.4-6 vocab
The Giver Vocabulary Chapters four to six
Term | Definition |
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Leisurely | done without haste, unhurried |
Luxury | the state of great comfort and extravagant living |
Bypass | to avoid or go around |
Serene | peaceful or tranquil |
Nuisance | a person, thing or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance |
Chortle | to chuckle gleefully |
Contribute | to give in order to help achieve or provide something |
Murky | dark and gloomy;dirty;not clear |
Fidgeted | behaved or moved restlessly or nervously |
Stowed | placed or arranged especially in a neat way |
Throng | a large densely packed crowd of people |
Indulgent | to make allowances; not critical |
Reprieve | a cancellation of postponement of a punishment |
Hover | to hang or suspend in the air |
Exuberant | filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement |
Meticulously | showing great attention to detail |
Disposition | a person's inherent qualities of mind and character |
Scrupulously | diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details |
Buoyancy | the ability or tendency to float in water, air, or some other liquid |
Adequately | satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity |