The Giver Vocabulary Chapters 1-23

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date.

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abuzz

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filled with a continuous humming sound.

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relinquish

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voluntarily cease to keep; give up.

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permeate

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spread throughout; pervade.

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relish

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great enjoyment.

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faltered

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to hesitate or waver in action or purpose.

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peril

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serious and immediate danger.

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torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

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crescendo

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a gradual increase in loudness or intensity.

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indulgent

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having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.