Vocab #3 The Giver

Question 1

Utopia

Answer 1

An ideal place; am imagined place where everything is perfect

Question 2

Jeer

Answer 2

Make fun of; make rude and mocking remark; laugh or shout in contempt

Question 3

Palpable

Answer 3

Able to be sensed or felt; obvious and noticeable

Question 4

Apprehensive

Answer 4

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Question 5

Sift

Answer 5

Examine something thoroughly; scrutinize; check and sort carefully

Question 6

Defiant

Answer 6

Refusing to obey

Question 7

Obediently

Answer 7

In a manner that shows willingness to obey orders or and to comply with a request

Question 8

Aptitude

Answer 8

A natural ability to do something

Question 9

Chastise

Answer 9

Scold, reprimand severely, inflict punishment on

Question 10

Petulantly

Answer 10

In a moody, impatient, childishly sulky manner; in a way that shows irritation

Question 11

Remorse

Answer 11

A feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed; guilt

Question 12

Bewilderment

Answer 12

Confusion resulting from failure to understand

Question 13

Serene

Answer 13

Calm, peaceful, untroubled

Question 14

Inadequate

Answer 14

Lacking a necessary quality

Question 15

Transgression

Answer 15

The violation of a law or a duty or moral principle