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The Giver Vocabulary List #3
1. Reprieve: To postpone or cancel the
punishment of
The student was granted a reprieve
2. Meticulous: taking or showing extreme
care about minute details
The painter was meticulous when mixing
colors.
3. Integrity: soundness of moral character;
honesty
My grandfather values integrity in a person.
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4. Relinquish: to give up, to let go of
5. Prestige: reputation or influence arising
from success
The Pulitzer prize is a prestigious award.
6. Excruciating: extremely painful
When I broke my elbow, the pain was
excruciating.
7. Exuberant: Full of unrestrained
enthusiasm or joy
My sister’s exuberant laughter could be
heard miles away.
8. Independence: freedom from control,
influence
The United States fought for independence
from Great Britain.
9. Acquisition: something acquired;
addition
I go to school to acquire knowledge.
10. Integral: Essential or necessary for
completeness
Chocolate is an integral part of my meal.
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