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The Giver Chapters 4-11

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  1. gravitate
    move toward
    Many have gravitated to cities, hoping to find shelter, schools and services. Washington Post (Dec 28, 2014)
  2. serene
    not agitated
    But thankfully, the serene space is an oasis of calm worlds away from the buzzing masses of post-Christmas shoppers down the street. Forbes (Dec 31, 2014)
  3. infraction
    a violation of a law or rule
    However, she added, the board would not report to law enforcement minor infractions, such as failing to take a required course. Washington Times (Jan 4, 2015)
  4. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
    Coffeeshops offer lots of indulgent holiday beverages, but don’t be fooled: you can make them in the cozy comfort of your kitchen, too. Time (Dec 22, 2014)
  5. buoyancy
    the tendency to float in water or other liquid
    The reduced volume makes the balloons lose buoyancy, and therefore altitude. Nature (Dec 28, 2014)
  6. meticulously
    in a manner marked by extreme care of details
    Josie gets a festive meal like the rest of us, but every ingredient is meticulously measured and the calories counted. BBC (Dec 22, 2014)
  7. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
    The middle-aged attacker decided to launch his assault against a fairly benign location, though bank headquarters and a U.S. US News (Dec 15, 2014)
    not dangerous to health, unharmful
  8. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
    "I've felt mental anguish, and the type of suffering it brings, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone," he said. Chicago Tribune (Dec 31, 2014)
  9. indolence
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
    The rest of June was an unbroken string of parties, picnics and blissful indolence: the world has never felt so firmly on my side. The Guardian (May 15, 2014)
  10. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    Tharp said Joel’s work is an integral part of American culture and “musical tradition of our time.” Newsweek
  11. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
    But the most conspicuous difference was the books. The Giver by Lois Lowry
  12. deftly
    in an agile manner
    Deftly, the two boys moved in between us, turning their backs to each other. Middlesex: A Novel
  13. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
    But then came a torrent of mistakes — three fumbles and an interception — that broke the game open for the Ducks. Los Angeles Times (Jan 1, 2015)
  14. tentatively
    in a hesitant manner
    Nonplussed customers sampled their pale yuca fries tentatively as they picked up their orders. US News (Jan 6, 2015)
  15. rueful
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
    A rueful smile played on the doctor’s lips. New York Times (Nov 30, 2014)
Created on Tue Jan 06 13:10:34 EST 2015 (updated Thu Jan 08 08:21:46 EST 2015)

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