The Giver Chapter 1-6 Vocab

Question 1

Ironic

Answer 1

Opposite of what is intended or expected

Question 2

Palpable

Answer 2

Obvious, noticeable, etc.

Question 3

Wheedle

Answer 3

To influence someone through flattery or trickery

Question 4

Disposition

Answer 4

Personality or attitude

Question 5

Transgression

Answer 5

Breaking a law or rule

Question 6

Awed

Answer 6

Amazed or fearful, depending on the situation

Question 7

Technically

Answer 7

Strictly, based on legal interpretation

Question 8

Aptitude

Answer 8

Natural ability

Question 9

Chastise

Answer 9

To correct or punish

Question 10

Petulantly

Answer 10

In a touchy, sullen, or grumpy manner

Question 11

Remorse

Answer 11

A strong feeling of guilt or regret

Question 12

Conviction

Answer 12

Belief

Question 13

Hasten

Answer 13

Move or act quickly

Question 14

Tabulated

Answer 14

Calculated

Question 15

Nuisance

Answer 15

Something annoying or irritating

Question 16

Chortled

Answer 16

Laughed, giggled, etc.

Question 17

Disquieting

Answer 17

Causing a feeling of anxiety; disturbing

Question 18

Emblem

Answer 18

Something that visually symbolizes an object, idea, or group; symbol, logo

Question 19

Reprieve

Answer 19

Delay of punishment

Question 20

Relinquish

Answer 20

To give up;surrender

Question 21

Exuberant

Answer 21

Full of enthusiasm; lively

Question 22

Infringed

Answer 22

Intruded upon land, rights or privileges that belong to someone else

Question 23

Meticulously

Answer 23

Carefully, precisely

Question 24

Scrupulously

Answer 24

Carefully, meticulously