The Giver #9 Flashcards
dejected
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.
implore
Chris
v, to make a very serious or emotional request to (someone)
King implored Howard to get him some fish.
request
King
v
to politely or formally ask for something
I request an extension on my homework.
smooth
Eva
adj, having a flat, even surface: not rough: not having any bums, ridges, or uneven parts.
My skin is very smooth.
serene
Howard
adj, calm and peaceful
She has a serene face.
eager
Sister
adj, very excited and interested
I am eager to buy some new clothes.
excruciating
Urd
adj,very painful
I had an excruciating stomachache last night.
shred
Henry
n, a long, thin piece cut or torn off of something
Please tear the paper into shreds after you finish reading it!
falter
Carlos
falter (V), to stop being strong or successful.
Chris is not faltering anymore.
stun
Martin
v, to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious
example, Weapons that canstunpeople temporarily.
spare
Heather
adj, kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
I bought some spare earphones in case I lose mine.
successor
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.
occur
Jewel
(v.) to happen
We can’t know what will occur in the future.
troubled
Monstar
adj.having many problems
eg:I used to be a troubled student in my middle school.