The Giver Vocab14-17

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ecstatic

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experiencing a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion

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fretful

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feeling or expressing distress or irritation

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precise

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exactness and accuracy of expression or detail

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placid

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pleasantly calm or peaceful

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blurt

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to utter suddenly or inadvertently

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emotion

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a strong feeling such as joy, anger, or sadness

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irony

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the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm

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intensity

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the quality of being intense; extreme force, degree, or strength

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overpowering

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too strong to be resisted or overcome