The Giver Vocab Flashcards

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The condition of following strictly; devotion

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Adherence

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2
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Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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Apprehensive

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3
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A natural ability to do something

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Aptitude

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4
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Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused

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Bewildered

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5
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To reprimand or punish severely

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Chastise

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6
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Showing resistance or opposition

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Defiant

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7
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Caused to turn away from original focus of attention

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Distracted

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8
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Worried; extremely upset

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Distraught

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9
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To store for future use; to save

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Hoard

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10
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Fascinated

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Intrigued

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11
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What was not expected

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Ironic

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12
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Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

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Jeering

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13
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The act of planning or directing a course

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Navigation

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14
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Capable of being felt or touched; easily perceived

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Palpable

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15
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Childishly sulky or bad tempered

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Petulant

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16
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comforting; inspiring confidince

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Reassuring

17
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contemplative or thoughful

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Reflective

18
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Bitter regret

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Remorse

19
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smooth and lustrous

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Sleek

20
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an act that goes against the law

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Transgression