Here are the words for this week:

 

1. Realm (p.131):

Sentence – “And his new, heightened feelings permeated a greater realm than simply his sleep.”

Guessed Definition – A thought.

Dictionary Definition – A field or domain of activity or interest.

 

2. Exasperation (p.132):

Sentence – “But Lily had not felt anger, Jonas realized now. Shallow impatience and exasperation, that was all Lily had felt.”

Guessed Definition – Desperation of some kind.

Dictionary Definition – A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

 

3. Strewn (p.132):

Sentence – “Nearby, other bikes were strewn about on the ground.”

Guessed Definition – Laid out in a messy way.

Dictionary Definition – Scatter or spread untidily over a surface or area.

 

4. Ambush (p.133):

Sentence – “”Blam! You’re in my line of ambush, Jonas! Watch out!””

Guessed Definition – A dangerous area.

Dictionary Definition – A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

 

5. Suppressing (p.133):

Sentence – “They dropped to the ground and lay suppressing giggles.”

Guessed Definition – Stay still in a position.

Dictionary Definition – To put an end to something forcibly.

 

6. Dejected (p.139):

Sentence – “Jonas said in a dejected voice.”

Guessed Definition – Heavily spoke.

Dictionary Definition – Sad and depressed.

 

7. Serene (p.140):

Sentence – “”She was a remarkable young woman. Very self-possessed and serene. Intelligent, eager to learn.””

Guessed Definition – Careful and cautious.

Dictionary Definition – Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

 

8. Luminous (p.141):

Sentence – “”The explanations are difficult. The whole thing is so beyond one’s experience. But I tried. And she listened carefully. Her eyes were very luminous, I remember.””

Guessed Definition – Beautiful.

Dictionary Definition – Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

 

9. Ruefully (p.141):

Sentence – “The Giver chuckled ruefully.”

Guessed Definition – Full of happiness.

Dictionary Definition – Causing sorrow or pity, in a manner of expressing pain.

 

10. Faltered (p.141):

Sentence – “His voice faltered and trailed off.”

Guessed Definition – Slow down.

Dictionary Definition – Speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice.