The Giver #4 Flashcards
whisper
Carlos:
to speak very softly or quietly.
He whispered into my ear.
correspond
definition: to be similar or equal to something
sentence: All of the factors-disposition, en-ergy level, intelligence, and interests- had to correspond and to interact perfectly. Jewel
exasperate
Heather
v, o make very angry or annoyed.
She was exasperated by her classmate’s constant interruptions.
solemn
Julia/Monstar
adj, very serious or formal in manner
The Ceremony of Twelve was a solemn event.
extraordinary
King
adj, very unusual; different from what is normal or ordinary
Both Jonas and the Giver have extraordinarily pale eyes.
impatient
Howard
adj, not willing to wait for someone or something
He was impatient about getting his test results back from the doctor.
violation
Henry
noun, the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule
Smoking is a violation of IAA rules.
reference
Eva
n, the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing : the act of referring to something or someone
She made a reference to her roommate in her essay.
designate
Chris
v, to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something : to officially give (someone or something) a particular role or purpose
Shannah designated Monstar as the official class time-keeper.
ceremony
Shawn
n, a formal act or event that is part of a social or religious ceremony
At the Ceremony of Eight, Lily gets a new jacket.