The Giver Vocabulary

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palpable

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obvious

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indolence

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laziness

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scrupulously

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thorough

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Droning

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To speak in a monotonous tone

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Chortled

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To chuckle or laugh gleefully

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petulantly

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childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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wheedle

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coax or persuade someone to do something

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Crescendo

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Steady increase in force or intensity

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jaunty

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Sprightly, confident, self-confident

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Benign

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Gracious; kindly disposition