The Giver Vocab Flashcard Chapters 10-12

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Definition of obsolete?

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No longer used.

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Definition of perceive?

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come to realize or understand

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Definition of indescribable?

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Too unusual, extreme, or indefinite to be adequately described.

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Correct use of 'empowered': The President is empowered to appoint judges to the Supreme Court.

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The President is empowered to appoint judges to the Supreme Court.

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Definition of utmost?

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most extreme

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Correct use of 'transmit':

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Parents transmit some characteristics to their kids.

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Definition of exhilarating?

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Causing strong feelings of happy excitement.

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Definition of betray?

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Unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.

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Definition of exempted?

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Free from a person or obligation.

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Best use of 'quizzically':

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Annaliese took a step back and looked at him quizzically.