The giver vocab 4-6 Flashcards

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Leisurely

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adj. acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.

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Invariably

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adj. acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.

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Hasten

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be quick to do something

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4
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Dwellings

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n. a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

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Serene

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adj. calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

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Nuisance

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n. a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

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Gurgling

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adj. making or characterized by a hollow bubbling sound.

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Tunic

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n. a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the wearer’s knees, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome.

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Stirrings

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n. an initial sign of activity, movement, or emotion

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Chortle

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v. laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

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Murky

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adj. dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist

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Reluctant

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adj. unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

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Indulgently

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adv. When you do something in an overly generous or permissive way

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14
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Reprieve

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v. cancel or postpone the punishment of

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Exuberant

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adj. filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

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16
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Disposition

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n. a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character