The Giver Vocabulary Chapters 1-4

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Cause to be interested or curious

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Intrigue

Front

Laugh with contempt and derision

Back

Jeer

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Difficult to analyze or understand

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Complicated

Front

Capable of being perceived

Back

Palpable

Front

Deeply agitated from emotion

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Distraught

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Influence by gentle urging

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Wheedle

Front

Check or sort carefully

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Sift

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very intense

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overwhelming

Front

Meaning of 'understand'

Back

resolve

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Expressing compassion or friendly feelings

Back

Sympathetic