The Giver Vocabulary (Ch. 13-23)

vigilant

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

excruciating

intensely painful

carnage

the killing of a large number of people

grotesque

odd or unnatural in appearance

serene

calm, peaceful

luminous

full of light

solemn

not cheerful or smiling

mimic

copy; impersonate

subtle

hard to notice or see

relentless

tireless; unyielding