The Giver Chapter 1-6 Vocab Flashcards

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Ironic

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Opposite of what is intended or expected

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2
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Palpable

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Obvious, noticeable, etc.

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3
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Wheedle

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To influence someone through flattery or trickery

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4
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Disposition

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Personality or attitude

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5
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Transgression

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Breaking a law or rule

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6
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Awed

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Amazed or fearful, depending on the situation

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7
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Technically

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Strictly, based on legal interpretation

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8
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Aptitude

A

Natural ability

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9
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Chastise

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To correct or punish

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10
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Petulantly

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In a touchy, sullen, or grumpy manner

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11
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Remorse

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A strong feeling of guilt or regret

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12
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Conviction

A

Belief

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13
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Hasten

A

Move or act quickly

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14
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Tabulated

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Calculated

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15
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Nuisance

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Something annoying or irritating

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16
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Chortled

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Laughed, giggled, etc.

17
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Disquieting

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Causing a feeling of anxiety; disturbing

18
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Emblem

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Something that visually symbolizes an object, idea, or group; symbol, logo

19
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Reprieve

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Delay of punishment

20
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Relinquish

A

To give up;surrender

21
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Exuberant

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Full of enthusiasm; lively

22
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Infringed

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Intruded upon land, rights or privileges that belong to someone else

23
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Meticulously

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Carefully, precisely

24
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Scrupulously

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Carefully, meticulously