The Giver Vocab

admonition

advice with a hint of scolding, a warning not to do something

anthem

a song of praise or loyalty, often associated with a particular group or cause

apprehensive

feeling anxious or fearful about the future or an upcoming event.

aptitude

a natural ability or talent for something.

assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to soothe.

augmented

increased or enhanced in size, amount, or degree.

avert

to prevent something from happening or to turn away.

benign

having a gentle and kindly disposition; not harmful.

bewilderment

a state of confusion or perplexity.

chaos

complete disorder and confusion.

chastise

rebuke or reprimand severely.

commotion

a state of confused and 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.

daub

coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way.

defiant

openly resisting or disobeying; showing defiance.

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

make a continuous low humming sound.

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

using or characterized by irony.

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

(of an action or thing) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble.

overwhelming

very great in amount.

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

having or showing great knowledge or insight (or very great or intense)

provocative

rasping

recollection

relentless

remorse

reprive

retroactive

ritual

ruefully

serene

solace

tabulated

transgression

vigilant

wisp

wryly