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- 4. "'Comfortable?' he asked, and she nodded, her eyes closed. Jonas squeezed cleansing lotion onto the clean sponge at the edge of the tub and began to wash her frail body." A person weak and delicate.
- 5. "He was still bewildered by it. Not by the announcement or the necessary apology; those were standard procedures, and he had deserved them--but by the incident itself." A feeling of confusion or lack of understanding.
- 7. "'Oh, no,' Mother murmured sympathetically. 'I know how sad that must make you feel.'" In a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
- 8. "There was an ironic tone to that final message, as if the Speaker found it amusing; and Jonas had smiled a little, though he knew what a grim statement it had been." Happening in the opposite way to what is expected.
- 11. "Rules were very hard to change. Sometimes, if it was a very important rule--unlike the one governing the age for bicycles--it would have to go, eventually, to The Receiver for a decision." A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
- 14. "'I think I'd like that,' Lily said petulantly." In an angry or sulky way, especially because you cannot do or have what you want.
- 16. in unison.""" Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
- 18. "'The rules say that if there's a third transgression, he simply has to be released.'" A violation of a rule or law.
- 20. "'Male,' Father said. 'He's a sweet little male with a lovely disposition.'" A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
- 22. Jonas discovers the real shape and color of an apple for the first time Lacking distinctive or interesting features.
- 23. "Jonas's father's title was Nurturer. He and the other Nurturers were responsible for all the physical and emotional needs of every newchild during its earliest life." A person who takes care of and raises children.
- 24. "'Well, it was clear to me--and my parents later confessed that it had been obvious to them, too--what my aptitude was. I had always loved the newchildren more than anything.'" Natural ability or talent.
Down
- 1. "Lily, he decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be called in for chastisement because of her insensitive chatter." Punishment or scolding.
- 2. "But with guidance, as they developed self-confidence and maturity, they moved on to other jobs, gravitating toward those that would suit their own interests and skills." Move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing.
- 3. "It was different only in the addition to it of the newchild with his pale, solemn, knowing eyes." Not cheerful or smiling, serious and dignified.
- 6. "'Apprehensive, Jonas decided. That's what I am.'" Anxious or fearful about the future.
- 9. "'We'll have to suggest that to the committee. Maybe they'd study it,' Jonas said slyly, and Larissa chortled with laughter." Laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.
- 10. "But like all parents- -all adults--they didn't fight and wheedle for their turn." To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone.
- 12. "Lily pondered that. 'Yes,' she said, finally." To think about something carefully and thoroughly.
- 13. "No one had mentioned it, not even his parents, because the public announcement had been sufficient to produce the appropriate remorse." Deep regret for a wrong committed.
- 15. "'But it's the Ceremony that I'm apprehensive about. It's almost December.'" A formal event or celebration.
- 17. """'We accept your apology, Asher.'"" The class recited the standard
- 19. "I guess I just got distraught, watching them." Deeply upset and agitated.
- 21. "It was a serene and slow-paced place, unlike the busy centers of manufacture and distribution where the daily work of the community occurred." Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.