The Giver Vocabulary

This is to study for The Giver Vocabulary Tests

obediently

to do as you are told, to comply and be willing

palpable

something that can be touched, felt or is obvious

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

disposition

someone’s mind or character qualities (characteristics)

transgression

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence

aptitude

natural ability

chastise

to discipline, scold, or reprimand

reluctantly

an unwilling and hesitant way

remorse

deep regret or guilt

tunic

a piece of clothing, a sleeveless top that extends almost to the knees

invariably

in every case or on every occasion; always

nuisance

something that causes annoyance or irritaiton

infraction

breaking a law or an agreement

perspiring

to sweat

reprieve

to cancel or postpone punishment

relinquish

to give up or let go

gravitate

to move toward or be attracted to something or someone

meticulously

very careful and precise; showing great attention to detail

acquisition

to buy, purchase, or obtain something

serene

calm, peaceful, untroubled

anxiety

a feeling of worry or unease

spontaneously

a sudden impulse, something done without planning or thought

dismayed

concern or distress caused by something unexpected

excruciating

intensely painful

luxurious

something very comfortable and/or expensive

conspicuous

clearly visible, attracting notice or attention

exhilerating

making one feel happy, elated, or thrilled

tentatively

in a way that lacks confidence, hesitant

obsolete

out of date, no longer used

perceive

to become aware, realize or understand something in a new way

fretful

feeling irritation or distress

admonition

a firm warning or reprimand

vibrance

full of energy, life, and brightness

mutilated

to inflict serious injury or damage

anguished

severe mental or physical pain and suffering

assimilated

to take in and understand fully; to adapt and become a part of a system

invigorating

making one feel strong, healthy, full of life

writhing

making twisting, squirming movements

assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense, to relieve

ominous

giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

contorted

twisted or bent out of shape

carnage

the killing of a large number of people

horde

a large group

surged

to move powerfully and suddenly forward

trudged

to walk slowly with heavy steps

dejected

sad and depressed

faltered

to lose strength or momentum

devastated

destroyed or ruined

solemn

formal, serious, sincere

winced

to shrink back in pain

receptacle

a container or bin

chute

a channel or slide that carries things to a lower level

mimicked

to imitate, often to make fun of

solace

comfort or consolation

emphatically

to express something forcefully and clearly

fugitives

escapees, someone in hiding

vigilant

keeping careful watch for danger

perils

serious or immediate danger

yearned

an intense longing for something

lethargy

lack of energy or enthusiasm