the giver vocabulary

Question 1

intrigue

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v. causing interest and curiosity

Question 2

rasp

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v. harsh, grating voice

Question 3

ironic

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adj. a contrast/incongruity between what is expected/meant and what happens

Question 4

overwhelming

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adj. very intense

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jeer

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v. laugh with contempt and derision

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palpable

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adj. so intense it’s almost tangible

Question 7

inconveniece

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v/n. something that causes discomfort; a setback

Question 8

distraught

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adj. deeply agitated, especially from emotion

Question 9

apprehensive

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adj. in fear/dread of possible harm

Question 10

wheedle

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v. influence/urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Question 11

sift

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v. check/sort carefully

Question 12

defiant

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adj. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

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disposition

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n. general/usual mood

Question 14

supplementary

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adj. completing/enhancing something ; additional

Question 15

sympathetic

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adj. expressing/feeling concern about someone in a bad situation (showing sympathy)

(of a person) attracting the liking of others

Question 16

capacity

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n. the amount that something can produce / contain

Question 17

prominent

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adj. noticeable, important role/position

Question 18

adequate

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adj. ample/sufficient for the purpose

Question 19

transgression

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n. violation/breakage of a law/moral principle

Question 20

aptitude

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n. ability - talent - skills

Question 21

appeal

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n. a proceeding to review a decision

Question 22

chastisement

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n. verbal punishment

Question 23

self-concsious

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excessively aware of your appearance/behaviour

Question 24

petulant

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adj. easily irritated/annoyed

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remorse

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n. a feeling of deep regret from a bad action/decision

Question 26

bewilderment

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n. confusion - shock - perplexed - baffled

Question 27

nondescript

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adj. lacking distinct/individual/identifying characteristics

Question 28

mystified

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adj. perplexed/bewildered

Question 29

conviciton

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n. unshakeable belief without needing proof

Question 30

reflective

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adj. deeply thoughtful

Question 31

solemn

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adj. dignified, somber, deep sincerity in manner/character

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invariably

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adv. in every case without change, against all odds

Question 33

gravitate

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v. move/attracted toward

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tabulate

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v. arrange organizationally

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serene

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adj. calm, peaceful, tranquil

Question 36

disquiet

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v. make uneasy, cause to be worried/alarmed

Question 37

infraction

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n. similar to transgression, violation of law/principle

Question 38

throng

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n. large gathering/crowd of people

Question 39

indulgent

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adj. tolerant, lenient

Question 40

reprieve

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n. relief from harm/discomfort

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relinquish

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v. give up, let go, turn away from

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exuberant

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adj. joyously unrestrained

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somber

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adj. serious, gloomy

Question 44

infringe

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v. go against laws/rules - affect

Question 45

distinguish

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v. distinctive feature, attribute, trait