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What does 'dejected' mean?
What does 'dejected' mean?
- low-spirited (correct)
- excited
- angry
- joyful
What does 'ruefully' mean?
What does 'ruefully' mean?
causing sadness
What is the meaning of 'luminous'?
What is the meaning of 'luminous'?
- opaque
- dull
- dark
- bright (correct)
What does 'faltered' mean?
What does 'faltered' mean?
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What does 'imporingly' mean?
What does 'imporingly' mean?
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The word 'eager' means?
The word 'eager' means?
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What does 'serene' mean?
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Vocabulary from Chapter 18 of The Giver
- Dejected: Describes a state of feeling low-spirited or disheartened.
- Ruefully: Pertains to a feeling that causes sadness or regret, often reflecting a sense of sorrowful acknowledgment.
- Luminous: Characterizes a quality of brightness, often used to describe light or radiant objects.
- Faltered: Refers to a manner of speaking that is hesitant or breaks off, indicating uncertainty or difficulty in communication.
- Imporingly: Relates to the act of begging with urgency, demonstrating a strong desire or need for something.
- Eager: Describes a state of being keenly and impatiently wanting, often conveying enthusiasm or anticipation.
- Serene: Expresses a sense of calmness and peacefulness, often associated with tranquility and stability.
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