Chapters 1-5

The Giver Vocabulary Words

1. Ironic: the opposite of what was expected (2)2. Palpable: able to be felt (3)3. Apprehensive: viewing the future with anxiety or alarm (4)4. Recollection: the action/ability to remember something (4)5. Vital: necessary to life (8)6. Prominent: important or famous (8)7. Transgression: a violation of a law or command (9)

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8. Chastise: to punish verbally (20)9. Remorse: a sense of guilt for past wrongs; regret (23)10. Bewilder: to confuse or perplex (23)11. Nondescript: lacking distinctive features or characteristics; unmemorable (24)12. Gravitating: moving towards something (26)13. Serene: calm; quiet; peaceful (29)14. Petulant: an irritated or ill-tempered manner15. Murky: dark; gloomy; unclear (36)

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