The Giver Vocab

admonition

an act or action of warning or reprimanding; authoritative counsel or warning

anthem

a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

aptitude

a natural ability to do something

assuage

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

augmented

having been made greater in size or value

avert

turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts)

benign

gentle and kindly

bewilderment

a feeling of being perplexed and confused

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

a patch or smear of a thick or sticky substance

defiant

openly resisting or disobeying

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

speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone

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

moving toward or being 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

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

jaunty

having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

lethargy

a lack of energy and enthusiasm

luxuriating

enjoying oneself in a luxurious way; taking self-indulgent delight

meticulously

in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly

mischievous

(of a person, animal, or their behavior) causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

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

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

rasping

harsh-sounding and unpleasant; grating

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 a punishment

retroactive

(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past

ritual

a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order

ruefully

in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner

serene

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

tabulated

(of data) arranged into columns or tables

transgression

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense

vigilant

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

wisp

a small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something

wryly

in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor