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The Giver
Vocab: The Giver ch. 4-6
Term | Definition |
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gravitating | move or be attracted by a strong influence EX: People were always _____ toward Bianca because of her kindness |
chortle | to laugh with a snorting chuckle EX: You always knew when Joe found something funny because of his loud ______. |
infraction | the act of breaking the law or a rule EX: Stealing was the final ______ that got the Community member released. |
dosage | 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 | dependent on one another EX: Small children demonstrate ______ by asking their parents to help tie their shoes. |
indulgently | 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 | overflowing with high spirits EX: The crowd became ____ when the headlining band finally took the stage. |
impatient | irritated or annoyed by a delay EX: The child became ____ after waiting in line for so long. |
buoyancy | the power to float or rise in water EX: A life jacket that is too small has insufficient _____ for the person wearing it. |
ritual | 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 | a person born earlier; someone older EX: Many cultures believe that one should respect their _____. |
adherence | to stick to or firmly attached EX: ____ to the rules is a must in Jonas’s community, otherwise, citizens face harsh consequences. |
intrigue | to plot craftily or underhandedly EX: The plot of the story was full of ___, since it was full of twists and |
retroactive | applying to the past (events) EX: After receiving my new position, the company included ___ pay, for my previous months of work. |
serene | peaceful, calm, quiet EX: The spa had a ____ environment that enabled me to relax. |