The Giver Ch 4-6 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Buoyancy (n.)

Back

the tendency or ability to float

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Chortle (n.)

Back

a gleeful laugh; chuckle

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Disposition (n.)

Back

a person’s natural mood or temperament

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Indulgent (adj.)

Back

being overly generous

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Leisurely (adv.)

Back

in a relaxed way

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Meticulously (adv.)

Back

extremely carefully with attention paid to small details

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Reprieve (n.)

Back

a cancellation of a punishment; a break from something difficult

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Scrupulously (adv.)

Back

very carefully

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Serene (adj.)

Back

very calm

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Throng (n.)

Back

a large group of people.