The Giver Vocab (57 Terms)

19D (pg. 226)

admonition

a warning or reprimand given to someone about their behavior or actions

anthem

a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism

apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

aptitude

capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent

assuage

to make milder or less severe

augmented

having been increased, especially in number

avert

to turn away or aside

benign

showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness

bewilderment

a feeling of confusion, disorientation, or perplexity, often arising from encountering something unexpected or unclear

chaos

complete disorder and confusion

chastise

to discipline, especially by corporal punishment

commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance

conspicuous

easily seen or observed

conveyance

the transportation of something from one place to another, or the vehicle that does the transporting

crescendo

a steady increase in force or intensity

daub

to cover or coat with soft, adhesive matter, as plaster or mud

defiant

boldly resistant or challenging

deftly

in a dexterous or nimble manner; skillfully

disposition

mood; outlook on life; attitude

distraught

distracted; deeply agitated

droning

to make a sustained deep murmuring, humming, or buzzing sound

dwelling

a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home

excruciating

extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing; torturing

expertise

expert skill or knowledge in a particular field

exuberant

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

gravitating

to move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing.

impose

to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.

indolence

a preference for ease and a dislike of activity

infraction

breach; violation; infringement

insight

an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding

invariably

always; without exception

ironic

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

jaunty

easy and sprightly in manner or bearing

lethargy

a lack of energy and enthusiasm

luxuriating

enjoy oneself in an lavish and elegant way; take self-indulgent delight

meticulously

in a way that shows extreme care about minute details; in a precise and thorough way

mischievous

maliciously or playfully annoying

overwhelming

overpowering; very great in amount

palpable

easily felt or perceived

prestige

reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes

profound

very deep or intense

provocative

inciting, stimulating, or irritating

rasping

harsh-sounding and unpleasant; grating

recollection

recalling to mind; remembrance

relentless

not easing or slackening; maintaining speed, vigor, etc.

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

reprieve

to relieve temporarily from any evil or harm

retroactive

taking effect from a date in the past

ritual

an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or ceremonial purpose

ruefully

in a mournful or doleful way

serene

calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled

solace

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort

tabulated

arranged or organized into a table or list

transgression

violation of a law, command, etc.; sin

vigilant

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary

wisp

a thin, small, or faint amount or piece of something

wryly

in a mockingly or amusingly ironic way