The Giver- Chapter 17

Jessi S.
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  1. unscheduled
    not planned or on a regular timetable
    TODAY IS DECLARED AN UNSCHEDULED HOLIDAY.
  2. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
    And his new, heightened feelings permeated a greater realm than simply his sleep.
  3. nurture
    provide with nourishment
    The substitute Laborers, who would be given a different holiday, took over all the necessary tasks: nurturing, food delivery, and care of the Old; and the community was free.
  4. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
    Jonas trudged to the bench beside the Storehouse and sat down, overwhelmed with feelings of loss.
  5. strew
    spread by scattering
    Nearby, other bikes were strewn about on the ground.
  6. horde
    a vast multitude
    From their hiding places a horde of children-- Jonas recognized Fiona in the group--emerged, running in a crouched position, firing across the field.
  7. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
    It happened so rarely, and was such a treat for the entire community when it did.
  8. suppress
    put down by force or authority
    They dropped to the ground and lay suppressing giggles.
  9. ruin
    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
    "You ruined it," Asher said in an irritated voice.
Created on Thu Jan 31 15:14:58 EST 2013

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