The Giver - Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Interdependence

Answer 1

n. Dependence between two or more people, groups or things

Question 2

Meticulous

Answer 2

adj. Very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way

Question 3

Indulgent

Answer 3

adj. Being overly generous or lenient with someone

Question 4

Reprieve

Answer 4

v. To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone

Question 5

Inadequate

Answer 5

adj. Lacking the quality of quantity required; insufficient for a purpose

Question 6

Relinquish

Answer 6

v. To give up something; to give (something, such as power, control or possession) to another person or group

Question 7

Exuberant

Answer 7

adj. Very lively, happy or energetic; filled with energy and enthusiasm

Question 8

Transgression

Answer 8

n. The violation, or breaking, of a law, command or duty

Question 9

Infringe

Answer 9

v. To do something that does not obey or follow a rule, law, etc.; to wrongly restrict someone’s rights

Question 10

Disquieting

Answer 10

adj. Creating feelings of anxiety or worry