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The Giver

The Giver. Vocabulary Ch. 8-10. crescendo. a gradual increase in volume They applauded at the final Assignment; but the applause was piecemeal, no longer a crescendo of united enthusiasm. benign. harmless

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The Giver

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  1. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 8-10

  2. crescendo • a gradual increase in volume • They applauded at the final Assignment; but the applause was piecemeal, no longer a crescendo of united enthusiasm.

  3. benign • harmless • The Community, relieved from its discomfort by her benign statement, seemed to breathe more easily.

  4. anguish • agonizing physical or mental pain • I apologize to you in particular. I caused you anguish.

  5. unanimous • complete agreement • Therefore the selection must be sound. It must be a unanimous choice of the Committee.

  6. spontaneously • unrehearsed • Then she turned and left the stage, left him there alone, standing and facing the crowd, which began spontaneously the collective murmur of his name.

  7. exempted • freed from obligation • From this moment you are exempted from teh rules governing rudeness.

  8. prohibited • forbidden • From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling.

  9. conspicuous • noticeable • But the most conspicuous difference was the books.

  10. diminish • decrease • The failure of the previous selection was ten years ago and my energy is starting to diminish.

  11. exhilarating • causing to feel energetic • At first it’s exhilarating: the sled; the sharp, clear air; but then the snow accumulates, builds up on the runners, and you slow, you have to push ahrd to keep going, and . . .”

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