The Giver Commonlit

Mackenzie S. (United States of America)
These words are pulled from "Burning a Book" and "Dulce et Decorum Est"
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  1. brittle
    having little elasticity
  2. faint
    lacking strength or vigor
  3. char
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  4. desolate
    having few or no inhabitants
  5. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  6. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  7. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  8. vile
    exceptionally bad or unpleasant
  9. zest
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  10. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
Created on Fri Mar 20 15:04:50 EDT 2026 (updated Fri Mar 20 15:12:56 EDT 2026)

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