The Giver Vocabulary

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petulantly

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rude in speech or behavior.

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appeal

Back

make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.

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apprehensive

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anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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exempt

Back

free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date.

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adherence

Back

the act of sticking to or following a rule or belief.

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conviction

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a firmly held belief or opinion.

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sheepish

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

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chastise

Back

to reprimand or scold someone severely.

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admonition

Back

a warning or reprimand.