The Giver chapters 1 - 4

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Grim

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unpleasant or shocking to see or think about

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Jeer

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to shout insulting words at someone : to laugh at or criticize someone in a loud and angry way

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Wheedle

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to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by saying nice things

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Vital

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extremely important

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Prominent

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important and well-known

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Adhere

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to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)

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Aptitude

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a natural ability to do something or to learn something

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Chastise

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to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong

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Petulant

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having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want

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Drone

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to make a continuous low humming sound