The Giver Chapter 1-3 Vocab

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PETULANT

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Easily irritated or annoyed; often used to describe a child who is sulky or bad-tempered.

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TRANSGRESSION

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An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation.

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What is a TRANSGRESSION?

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A TRANSGRESSION is when a law is broken.

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CONVICTION

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A firmly held belief or opinion; also refers to the declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.

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If you are very passionate about something or have a strong belief, you have a _____________.

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CONVICTION.

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PALPABLE

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Able to be touched or felt; clear to the mind or plain to see.

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ADHERENCE

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The act of sticking to or following a rule, law, or belief.

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CHASTISE

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To scold or reprimand someone severely.

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What does it mean to be PETULANT?

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To be easily annoyed or irritated.

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What is an example of a TRANSGRESSION?

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Breaking a school rule, like cheating on a test.