Giver Vocabulary (Ch. 1-12)

aptitude

natural ability to do something

distraught

deeply upset

bewilderment

a feeling of being confused

remorse

deep regret

reprieve

a postpone-ment of a bad situation

meticulous

showing great attention to detail

anguish

agonizing physical or mental pain

benign

kind

conspicuous

attracting notice or attention

exhilarating

thrilling

obsolete

no longer in use

relinquish

to give up