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The Giver 2

Dr. Lafferty, room 605

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gravitating verb move or be attracted by a strong influence EX: People were always _____ toward Bianca because of her kindness.
Chortle verb to laugh with a snorting chuckle EX: You always knew when Joe found something funny because of his loud ______.
infraction noun the act of breaking the law or a rule EX: Stealing was the final ______ that got the Community member released.
dosage noun the amount of medication in a single dose EX: It is important to know the proper _____ of your allergy medicine so you don’t fall asleep!
interdependence noun dependent on one another EX: Small children demonstrate ______ by asking their parents to help tie their shoes.
indulgently adverb to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. EX: Even though she had been trying to eat healthy, she _____ enjoyed her ice cream sundae.
exuberant adjective overflowing with high spirits EX: The crowd became ____ when the headlining band finally took the stage.
impatient adjective irritated or annoyed by a delay EX: The child became ____ after waiting in line for so long.
buoyancy noun the power to float or rise in water EX: A life jacket that is too small has insufficient _____ for the person wearing it.
ritual noun a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. EX: The evening telling of feelings was a common _____ for the citizens in Jonas’s community.
elder noun a person born earlier; someone older EX: Many cultures believe that one should respect their _____.
adherence verb to stick to or firmly attached EX: ____ to the rules is a must in Jonas’s community, otherwise citizens face harsh consequences.
intrigue verb to plot craftily or underhandedly EX: The plot of the story was full of ___, since it was full of twists and turns
retroactive verb applying to the past (events) EX: After receiving my new position, the company included ___ pay, for my previous months of work.
serene adjective peaceful, calm, quiet EX: The spa had a ____ environment that enabled me to relax.
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