The Giver Vocabulary

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unnerving

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causing one to lose courage or confidence; disconcerting.

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bewildered

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perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

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glum

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looking or feeling dejected; morose.

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chortled

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laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

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rueful

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expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

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painstaking

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done with great care and thoroughness.

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dutiful

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showing a sense of duty or responsibility.

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sheepish

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showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

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exuberant

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filled with lively energy and excitement.

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merriment

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fun and enjoyment; laughter.