The Giver Vocab ch. 7-12

Question 1

meticulously

Answer 1

in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

Question 2

prestige

Answer 2

widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Question 3

avert

Answer 3

turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts).

Question 4

benign

Answer 4

gentle and kindly.

Question 5

anguish

Answer 5

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Question 6

jaunty

Answer 6

having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Question 7

exempted

Answer 7

free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Question 8

requisitioned

Answer 8

an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.

Question 9

integral

Answer 9

nessecary to make a whole complete: essential or fundamental.

Question 10

intricate

Answer 10

very complicated or detailed.

Question 11

transmit

Answer 11

cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.

Question 12

deftly

Answer 12

in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

Question 13

torrent

Answer 13

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Question 14

unwieldy

Answer 14

difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Question 15

basking

Answer 15

lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure.

Question 16

fretful

Answer 16

feeling or expressing distress or irritation.

Question 17

admonition

Answer 17

an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.

Question 18

dumbfounded

Answer 18

greatly astonished or amazed.

Question 19

relinguished

Answer 19

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.