The Giver #9 Flashcards

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dejected

A

Shawn

adj, sad because of failure, loss, etc.

I am dejected because I cannot go back to China and attend the anime festival with my friends.

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implore

A

Chris

v, to make a very serious or emotional request to (someone)

King implored Howard to get him some fish.

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request

A

King

v
to politely or formally ask for something
I request an extension on my homework.

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smooth

A

Eva

adj, having a flat, even surface: not rough: not having any bums, ridges, or uneven parts.

My skin is very smooth.

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serene

A

Howard
adj, calm and peaceful

She has a serene face.

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eager

A

Sister

adj, very excited and interested

I am eager to buy some new clothes.

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excruciating

A

Urd
adj,very painful
I had an excruciating stomachache last night.

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shred

A

Henry

n, a long, thin piece cut or torn off of something

Please tear the paper into shreds after you finish reading it!

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9
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falter

A

Carlos
falter (V), to stop being strong or successful.

Chris is not faltering anymore.

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stun

A

Martin
v, to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious

example, Weapons that canstunpeople temporarily.

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spare

A

Heather

adj, kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed

I bought some spare earphones in case I lose mine.

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successor

A

Julia
successor. n, a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else:someone who succeeds another person.

eg. He became a successor to the throne when he was 50 years old.

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occur

A

Jewel

(v.) to happen

We can’t know what will occur in the future.

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troubled

A

Monstar
adj.having many problems

eg:I used to be a troubled student in my middle school.

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