the giver vocab #2 Flashcards
gravitate
move toward or be attracted to a place, person or thing
buoyancy
the ability to float
meticulously
showing great attention to detail
aptitude
capacity for learning; natural ability
wielded
to handle (a weapon or tool for example) with skill and ease
piecemeal
one piece at a time; gradually
crescendo
steadily increasing in volume or force
benign
normal, of no danger or health
jaunty
lively, easy, and carefree in manner; smart or trim in appearance
unanimous
showing complete agreement
fleeting
passing quickly; transitory
throng
a large number of people gathered together; a crowd
requisitioned
a formal request for something
integral
essential or necessary parts of a whole
conspicuous
easily seen or noticed