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 confidence.

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reassuring

17
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contemplative or thoughtful.

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reflective

18
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bitter regret; anguish for past misdeeds.

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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 a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

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transgression