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The Giver Chapters 6-10
24 cards·by pmcgonagle
interdependence
mutually dependent
reprieve
to give relief or deliverance to for a time
wail
loud, high-pitched cries
consciousness
awareness
meticulously
extremely carefully
scrupulously
conscientiously; painstakingly
nourishment
sustenance
prestige
standing or estimation in the eyes of others
acquisition
the cognitive process of gaining skill or knowledge
precision (of language)
exactness with regard to word usage
crescendo
a gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of sound
kinship
a close relationship marked by similarity of nature or character
collective
shared or assumed by all members of the group
successor
one who follows, who takes over for another
prohibited
prevented from doing something
intimate
of a very personal or private nature
unnerved
caused to become nervous
requisitioned
requested something to be furnished
excruciating
very intense; agonizing
diminished
reduced; caused to appear less
indescribable
impossible to convey in words the appearance, nature, or attributes of
conspicuous
attracting attention
transmit
to send or convey from one person or place to another
tentatively
hesitantly; uncertainly