The Giver Vocab Flashcards
Transgression
Violate a law
Wheedle
To persuade someone to give you something
Patriotic
Love your country
Intrigued
Interested
Ironic
Happening in the opposite way it was expected
Distraught
Deeply upset or agitated
Apprehensive
Fearfully that something bad will happen
Obediently
To follow rules and do what you are told
Palpable
Able to be touched or felt, clear to mind or plain to see
Chastisment
Severe punishment
Conviction
Accused of doing something
Infraction
Violation of a law
Petulantley
Moved or showing sudden, irritation
Bewildered
Confused
Remorse
Regret
Interdependence
Two people are dependent on eachother
Reprieve
Postponing death
Relinquish
Give up
Exuberant
Very happy
Infringed
Break the terms of the law
Scrupulous
Carefull,very concerned to avoid doing wrong
Meticulously
Show great attention to detail
Prestige
A good reputation or high esteem
Acquisition
The learning or development of a skill