The Giver Flashcards

1
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Adherence

A

attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.

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2
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Apprehensive

A

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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3
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Aptitude

A

a natural ability to do something.

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4
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Bewildered

A

cause to become perplexed and confused.

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5
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Chastise

A

rebuke or reprimand severely.

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6
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Defiant

A

showing defiance.

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7
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Distracted

A

unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied.

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8
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Distraught

A

deeply upset and agitated.

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9
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Hoard

A

a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.

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10
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Intrigued

A

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

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11
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Ironic

A

using or characterized by irony.

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12
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Jeering

A

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

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13
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Navigation

A

the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route.

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14
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Palpable

A

able to be touched or felt.

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15
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Petilant

A

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

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16
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Reassuring

A

say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone.

17
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Reflective

A

relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.

18
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Remorse

A

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

19
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Sleek

A

smooth and glossy.

20
Q

Transgression

A

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