The Giver all Chapters Quiz Flashcards

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vigilant

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adj. keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Synonym: Cautious

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2
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Excruciating

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adj. intensely painful

Synonym: agonizing

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3
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Carnage

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noun. the killing of a large number of people

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4
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Grotesque

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adj. unnatural in appearance

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5
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Serene

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adj. calm and peaceful

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6
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luminous

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adj. full of light

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7
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Solemn

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adj. serious; not cheerful

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8
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Mimic

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verb. to copy or impersonate

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9
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Subtle

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adj. not immediately obvious

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10
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Relentless

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adj. constant; never-ending

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11
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aptitude

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n. a natural ability to do something

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12
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distraught

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adj. deeply upset or agitated

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13
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bewilderment

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n. a state of utter confusion; puzzlement

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14
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remorse

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n. deep and painful regret for wrongdoing

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15
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meticulously

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adv. very thoroughly; in a way that shows great attention to detail

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16
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Reprieve

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n. a cancellation or postponement

17
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Anguish

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n. agonizing physical or mental pain

18
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Benign

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adj. showing gentleness or kindness; harmless

19
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Conspicuous

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adj. standing out so as to be clearly visible

20
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Exhilarating

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adj. thrilling; making one feel very happy, animated, or elated

21
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obsolete

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adj. out of date; of a discarded or outmoded type

22
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relinquish

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v. voluntarily cease to keep or claim (a possession, right, etc.); to give up or turn over