The Giver Vocab14-17

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wry

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expressing a combination of humor and regret; ironic

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placid

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pleasantly calm or peaceful

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ecstatic

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experiencing a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion

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blurt

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to utter suddenly or inadvertently

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agony

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intense physical or mental suffering

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outdated

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no longer in use

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intense

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extreme force, degree, or strength

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emotion

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a strong feeling such as joy, anger, or sadness

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ironic

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using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

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sudden

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occurring quickly and unexpectedly