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The Giver Vocabulary Unit #2

AB
defthaving skill; dexterous
conveyancea means of transport
admonitioncounsel or warning to correct fault or oversight
mutilateto cut up or to destroy; damage beyond repair
sinuousintricate form; serpentine design; stringy
electrodea conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part; a stimulus
assuageto lesson the intensity; to put an end to by satisfying; to ease or relieve
distendedto enlarge from internal pressure
ominousforeshadowing danger or evil; eerie; spooky
placidlycalmly; free of disturbance; quiet; reserved
contortedstrained shape;distorted; mangled
carnageflesh of slain animals or men
immobilizeto prevent freedom of movement; eliminate motion; unable to move
writhingto twist and turn, usually in pain
obsoleteno longer in use or current; out of date; not current
permeateto diffuse, penetrate, or pass through;to spread out
exasperationirritation or annoyance;extreme frustration
expertiseskill or knowledge of an expert; expert opinion; mastery
luminousshining; bright; lustrous
imploreto call, to ask, to beg earnestly for
ruefulsorrowful;doubtful;feeling remorseful, pity or sympathy; regretful
frazzledextreme physical or nervous fatigue; exhaustion; stress; extreme worry
emphaticala forceful speech attracting special attention; energetic
stealthilysecretly in action; slowly;deliberately;sneaky;sly; Ninja-like
exquisiteuncommon appeal; pleasing beauty or fitness; perfection;divine;fancy;luxurious
tantalizinga quality that arouses or stimulates a desire or interest; to provoke
trudgeto walk or march steadily
lethargicsluggish
ecstaticelated; beyond joyous; exhuberant


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