The Giver Ch. 9-12 Vocabulary

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Relish

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Definition: Enjoy greatly. Synonyms: Enjoy, Delight in. Antonyms: Dislike, Detest.

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Integral

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Definition: Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental. Synonyms: Essential, Fundamental. Antonyms: Nonessential, Unnecessary.

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Conspicuous

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Definition: Standing out so as to be clearly visible. Synonyms: Noticeable, Obvious.

Antonyms: Hidden, Unnoticeable.

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Diminish

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Definition: Make or become less. Synonyms: Decrease, Lessen. Antonyms: Increase, Enlarge.

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Tentatively

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Definition: Subject to further confirmation; not definitely. Synonyms: Hesitantly, Uncertainly. Antonyms: Confidently, Definitely.

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Perceive

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Definition: Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. Synonyms: Discern, Recognize. Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook.

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Obsolete

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Definition: No longer produced or used; out of date. Synonyms: Outdated, Antiquated. Antonyms: Modern, Current.

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Prohibited

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Definition: That has been forbidden; banned. Synonyms: Forbidden, Banned. Antonyms: Allowed, Permitted.