The Giver Vocab

Admonition

Advice with a hint of scolding, or a warning not to do something

Anthem

A rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group or cause

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Aptitude

A natural ability to do something

Assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to satisfy a desire

Augmented

Having been made greater in size or value

Avert

To turn away one’s eyes or thoughts

Benign

Gentle and kindly

Bewilderment

A feeling of being perplexed and confused

Chaos

Complete disorder and or confusion

Chastise

To rebuke or reprimand severely

Commotion

A state of confused or noisy disturbance

Conspicuous

Standing out so as to be clearly visible

Conveyance

The action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another

Crescendo

The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound or intensity

Daub

Coat or smear with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way

Defiant

Openly resisting or disobeying

Deftly

In a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Distraught

Deeply upset and agitated

Droning

Speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone

Dwelling

A house, apartment, or other place of residence

Excruciating

Intensely painful

Expertise

Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field

Exuberant

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Gravitating

Move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing

Impose

Force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place

Indolence

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Infraction

A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing

Invariably

In every case or on every occasion; always

Ironic

Happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this

Jaunty

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

Lethargy

A lack of energy and enthusiasm

Luxuriating

Enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight

Meticulously

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly

Mischievous

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

Overwhelming

Very great in amount or a very strong emotion

Palpable

Of a feeling or atmosphere, so intense as to seem almost tangible

Prestige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality

Profound

Of a state, quality, or emotion, very great or intense

Provocative

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

Rasping

Harsh-sounding and unpleasant; grating

Recollection

A thing recollected; a memory

Relentless

Oppressively constant; harshly determined or persistant

Remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Reprieve

To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone

Retroactive

Something happening now that affects the past

Ritual

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order

Ruefully

In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

Solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Tabulated

Carefully organized into a table

Transgression

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

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Wisp

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something

Wryly

In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor