Giver Vocab Ch. 1-3 Flashcards

1
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Adherence

A

the condition of following strictly; devotion

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2
Q

Apprehensive

A

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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3
Q

Aptitude

A

a natural ability to do something

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4
Q

Bewildered

A

cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused

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5
Q

Chatise

A

to reprimand or punish severley

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6
Q

Defiant

A

showing resistance or opposition

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7
Q

Distracted

A

caused to turn away from original focus or attraction

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8
Q

Hoard

A

to store for future use; to save

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9
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intriuged

A

fascinated

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10
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ironic

A

what was not expected

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11
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jeering

A

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

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12
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navigation

A

the act of planning or directing a course

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13
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palpable

A

capable of being felt or touched; easily perceived

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14
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petulant

A

childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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15
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reassuring

A

comforting; inspiring confidence

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16
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reflective

A

contemplative or thoughful

17
Q

remorse

A

bitter regret; anguish for past misdeeds

18
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sleek

A

smooth and lustrious

19
Q

transgression

A

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense