The Giver Vocab14-17

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wry

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expressing a combination of humor and regret; ironic

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placid

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pleasantly calm or peaceful

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fretful

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feeling or expressing distress or irritation

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agony

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intense physical or mental suffering

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obsolete

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outdated; no longer in use

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irony

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a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a humorous or poignant discrepancy.

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serenity

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the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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distress

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extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm.

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melancholy

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a deep, persistent sadness or gloom.