The Giver Flashcards
1
Q
Attentive
A
paying close attention to something:
“never before had she had such an attentive audience”
2
Q
Elders
A
(of one or more out of a group of associated people) of a greater age:
3
Q
aptitude
A
a natural ability to do something:
“children with an aptitude for painting and drawing”
4
Q
Nurturer
A
someone who nurtures others, offering food, protection, support, encouragement, or training: As a child grows, the parent ceases to be solely a disciplinarian and a nurturer, instead taking on a new role as mentor and guide.
5
Q
Envy
A
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck:
