The Giver Vocabulary Flashcards

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Ritual

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A way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time (noun)

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Elder

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An older person, especially one with a respected position

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Dwelling

Back

A house or a place to live

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Chastisement

Back

A severe criticism or punishment

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Relinquish

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To give up something

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Meticulously

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In a way that shows great care or attention to detail

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acquisition

Back

The process of getting something or learning something

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successor

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Someone or something that comes after, in a position

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exempt

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To excuse someone or something from a duty

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diminish

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To reduce or make smaller in size or importance