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The Giver. Vocabulary Test Review. ~Mrs. Connor. palpable. Capable of being perceived by the senses. serene. peaceful. wheedle. To use coaxing or flattery to obtain a desired result. petulantly. Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered. transgression.
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TheGiver Vocabulary Test Review ~Mrs. Connor
palpable Capable of being perceived by the senses
serene peaceful
wheedle To use coaxing or flattery to obtain a desired result
petulantly Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered
transgression The act of overstepping a boundary or limit
disquieting causing mental discomfort
supplementary something that is in addition to
chastise to correct or punish
apprehensive fear or dread of possible evil or harm
nurture to feed and protect or support and encourage
APTITUDE ABILITY, TALENT
affectionately Loving
remorse Deep regret for wrongdoing
solemn serious
rehabilitation to restore to good health
vividly BRIGHT COLORS
INTERDEPENDENCE depending on one another
scrupulously very careful to do the right thing
crescendo gradual increase in loudness
anguish suffering
integrity honesty
tentatively experiment, attempt, hesitant
frigid very cold
wryly amusing
acceleration to speed up
excruciating Intensely painful
carnage massacre
solitude • state of being along
solace comfort in sorrow
languid fatigue; listless
augmented make larger
diminished to lessen in importance
lethargy lack of energy
impeded hinder or obstruct
resignation the act of giving up or acceptance
consciousness state of being aware
gnawing persistent; biting
exquisite a special beauty or charm
Utopia an imaginary society founded on idealized perfection in law, politics, government etc.
Dystopia an imaginary society where technology has caused a decline in the quality of life and values