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A deep, narrow, opening in rock caused by a split or crack.

crevice

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a machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.

catapult

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If you think I am _______, just tell me to mind my own business.

meddling 

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The Latin root latus means "to carry" or "to move." It combines with the prefix _____ to form _____.

translate

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This is the first memory that Jonas receives from the Giver.

He is sitting on a sled, on top of a snowy hill.

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One who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person.

optimist
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to accuse someone of doing wrong; to speak out against something

denounce

200

The dog was sleeping so soundly that it was difficult to ____ it.

rouse

200
The word ______ sounds like a small, flat piece of medal that is given as an honor or to reward bravery. 
meddle
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This is the first color that Jonas sees. 

red 

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a temporary and usually less strong placement

makeshift

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to increase in size or scope 

to escalate 

300

Slavery was ____ in 1863.

abolished

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a state of utter shock, to be perplexed

bewilderment 

300

This is the first painful memory that Jonas experiences.

a memory of falling off a sled and hurting his leg

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the act of defeating

conquest

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to cause something painful to be felt

inflict

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It was ______ to watch them play my favorite game without me. 

agonizing

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In Jonas' community, you are ch______ for saying incorrect words

chastised

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A Giver must hold on to everyone's memories because ....
The community does not want to experience pain.
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to block or defeat the plans or efforts of

thwart

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to hold or nourish a thought or feeling in the mind 

harbor
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The messenger's ______ face made it clear that he had bad news to share.

grim

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This word means to be childishly sulky, bad-tempered, or irritable, often over something minor or trivial.

petulant

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At the end of Ch. 14, Jonas decides to keep this secret to himself.

giving away a memory to Gabe