Power Lit-The Giver Vocab

Admonition

A warning or reprimand.

Anthem

A song of praise or patriotism.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

Aptitude

A natural ability to do something well.

Assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

Augmented

Increased or made greater in size or value.

Avert

To turn away or prevent an occurrence.

Benign

Gentle and kindly; having a favorable effect, not harmful.

Bewilderment

A state of being confused or perplexed.

Chaos

Complete disorder and confusion.

Chastise

To criticize or reprimand severely.

Commotion

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Conspicuous

Clearly visible or attracting notice.

Conveyance

The act of transporting something from one place to another.

Crescendo

A gradual increase in loudness or intensity.

Daub

To smear or daub with a substance.

Defiant

Openly resistant or disobedient.

Deftly

In a way that is neatly skillful and quick.

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Distraught

Deeply upset and agitated.

Droning

Continuous low humming sound.

Dwelling

A place of residence.

Excruciating

Intensely painful.

Expertise

Expert skill or knowledge in a particular area.

Exuberant

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Gravitating

To move toward or be attracted to a place or person.

Impose

To forcibly establish or apply something.

Indolence

Avoidance of activity or exertion.

Infraction

A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate understanding.

Invariably

In every case or on every occasion.

Ironic

Using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

Jaunty

Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Lethargy

A lack of energy and enthusiasm.

Luxuriating

Enjoying oneself in a luxurious way.

Meticulously

In a way that shows great attention to detail.

Mischievous

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble.

Overwhelming

Very great in amount.

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt.

Prestige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone.

Profound

Having deep meaning or significance.

Provocative

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction.

Rasping

Speaking in a harsh, grating voice.

Recollection

The action or faculty of remembering something.

Relentless

Oppressively constant; incessant.

Remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Reprieve

A cancellation or postponement of punishment.

Retroactive

Taking effect from a date in the past.

Ritual

A religious or solemn ceremony.

Ruefully

In a way that expresses sorrow or regret.

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.

Tabulated

Arranged in a table format for clarity.

Transgression

An act that goes against a law or command; a violation.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Wisp

A small, thin, or delicate piece or amount of something.

Wryly

In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.