Giver #8 Flashcards
maturity
n, the state of being fully developed in mind and body
Maturity comes to different people at different times.
attention
n, the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone
He had trouble paying attention in class.
dismay
n, a strong feeling of being worried, disappointed, or upset
Her choice of career dismays her parents.
status
n, the current state of someone or something; position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in society
He likes his job and the high social status that comes with it.
hesitate
v,to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do
Jonas hesitated before asking the question.
rigid
adj, not able to be bent easily
The patient’s legs were rigid.
ease
v, to make (something) less painful
Her kind words eased his suffering.
extend
v, to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out
After the accident, she couldn’t extend her right leg.
bright
adj, having a very light and strong color
She had to wear sunglasses because the sun was so bright.
panic
n, a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally
She panicked when she saw her grades.
torture
v, he act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something
The rebels tortured the prisoners in order to get a confession.
silent
adj, not speaking or making noise
The classroom was deathly silent.
stare
v, look at someone or something for a long time often with your eyes wide open
It is considered rude to stare.
stumble
v,to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall
He stumbled over the book on the floor.
