The Giver all Chapters Quiz Flashcards
vigilant
adj. keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Synonym: Cautious
Excruciating
adj. intensely painful
Synonym: agonizing
Carnage
noun. the killing of a large number of people
Grotesque
adj. unnatural in appearance
Serene
adj. calm and peaceful
luminous
adj. full of light
Solemn
adj. serious; not cheerful
Mimic
verb. to copy or impersonate
Subtle
adj. not immediately obvious
Relentless
adj. constant; never-ending
aptitude
n. a natural ability to do something
distraught
adj. deeply upset or agitated
bewilderment
n. a state of utter confusion; puzzlement
remorse
n. deep and painful regret for wrongdoing
meticulously
adv. very thoroughly; in a way that shows great attention to detail
Reprieve
n. a cancellation or postponement
Anguish
n. agonizing physical or mental pain
Benign
adj. showing gentleness or kindness; harmless
Conspicuous
adj. standing out so as to be clearly visible
Exhilarating
adj. thrilling; making one feel very happy, animated, or elated
obsolete
adj. out of date; of a discarded or outmoded type
relinquish
v. voluntarily cease to keep or claim (a possession, right, etc.); to give up or turn over