The Giver Vocab

meticulously(adverb)

shows great attention to detail

aptitude(n)

natural ability

wielded(v)

have and use

benign(adj)

gentle, kind

jaunty(adj)

cheery, joyful

requisitioned(v)

order for supplies

intergral(adj)

necessary or essential piece

torrent(n)

sudden, violent, outpouring

admonition(n)

a warning against

assimilated(v)

absorb, take in, to understand

stealthily(adverb)

cautiously, not to be seen or heard

assuage(v)

ease, relieve

augmented(adj)

increase, make greater

pervaded(v)

filled every part of

ruefully(adverb)

with regret

languid(adj)

peaceful and relaxed

wryly(adverb)

clever, crooked(smile)

taut(adj)

pulled tight

vigilant(adj)

alert and watchful(for danger)

palpable(adj)

being able to feel and experience a feeling as if it was able to be touched

petulantly(adverb)

Acting in a childish or bad tempered way

infringed(v)

goes against; limited someone else

chastise(v)

to scold or punish someone harshly

lethargy(n)

lack of energy, sluggish

prodded(v)

poked or encouraged