The Giver Vocabulary Flashcards
Palpable
A feeling so intense it feels almost tangible. ADJ.
Distraught
Deeply upset and agitated.
Prominent
Important; famous. ADJ
Adherence
Attachment to a person, cause, or belief.
Aptitude
A natural ability to do something.
Appeal
Make a serious or urgent request.
Chastise
Rebuke or reprimand seriously.
Petulant
A person or their manner that is childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Adequate
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Tabulated
Presented in columns or tables.
Serene
Calm, peaceful, or untroubled.
Infraction
A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.
Dosage
The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
Interdependance
(of two or more people or things) dependent on each other.
Transgression
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
Curb
Restrain or keep in check.
Exasperated
Intensely irritated and frustrated.
Benign
Gentle and kindly.
Meticulously
In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
Exempt
free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Unnerving
causing one to lose courage or confidence; disconcerting
Succesor
a person or thing that succeeds another.
Obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date
Admonition
an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.
