The Giver - Chapters 1-4

Ms. Sarah (Cayman Islands)
Be sure you know all of the words on this list after Week 1's reading assignment, Chapters 1-4 (pp. 1-33).
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  1. intrigue
    cause to be interested or curious
    Page 1 - the word used is "intrigued," to describe people. It means to be interested or curious.
  2. anxiously
    with anxiety or apprehension
    Page 1 - another possible definition is "nervously."
  3. obediently
    in an obedient manner
    Page 2 - to be obedient is to obey, or follow directions and orders.
  4. ironic
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
    Page 2
  5. jeering
    abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
    Page 3 - to jeer at someone is to make fun of them in a mean, hateful way
  6. distraught
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
    Page 4 - someone who is distraught is usually very upset
  7. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
    Page 4
  8. sifting
    the act of separating grain from chaff
    Page 5 - in this case, since Jonas is sifting emotions, he's separating them and examining them
  9. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
    Page 5
  10. supplementary
    added to complete or make up a deficiency
    Page 7 - it can also mean extra
  11. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
    Page 8
  12. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
    Page 9
  13. awed
    inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
    Page 9
  14. aptitude
    inherent ability
    Page 15 - inherent means something you're born with
  15. appeal
    a legal proceeding to review a lower court decision
    Page 17 - if an appeal is successful, that the previous decision is changed
  16. reassured
    having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
    Page 19
  17. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
    Page 20 - to censure is to disapprove of something, usually by stating it
  18. droning
    an unchanging intonation
    Page 22 - if something drones, it goes on and on and on in the same voice
  19. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
    Page 23
  20. bewilderment
    confusion resulting from failure to understand
    Page 23
  21. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
    Page 24
  22. invariably
    without change, in every case
    Page 26
  23. serene
    completely clear and calm
    Page 28 - it can also mean calm
  24. tunic
    loose fitting cloak or blouse extending to the hips or knees
    Page 29
Created on Tue Oct 29 17:56:10 EDT 2013 (updated Fri Nov 22 13:19:50 EST 2013)

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