The Giver 7-11 Vocabulary

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Meaning of 'excruciating'

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intense or strong

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Meaning of 'jaunty'

Back

cheery, happy, confident

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Meaning of 'piecemeal'

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little at a time, bit by bit

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Crescendo meaning

Back

Increase in loudness

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Meaning of 'avert'

Back

turn away

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Meaning of 'lapse' in context

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temporary failure in memory or judgement

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Meaning of 'prestige' in context

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respect or honor

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Meaning of 'meticulously'

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Attention to detail

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Meaning of 'frigid' in context

Back

very cold

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Meaning of 'torrent' in context

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strong and fast moving