The Giver - Chapters 13-16

Ms. Sarah (Cayman Islands)
Learn this list as you read Chapters 13-16, pp. 97-129, during the week of November 25.
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  1. irrationally
    in an irrational manner
    Page 99. To be irrational means to do, think, or say things without thinking them through first. It can also mean to be unreasonable.
  2. vibrant
    (of colors) bright and striking
    Page 99. The word in the novel is "vibrance," and it refers to the quality of having colors that are bright.
  3. anguished
    experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
    Page 100.
  4. bitterly
    in a hostile or resentful manner
    Page 105.
  5. burden
    impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
    Page 105.
  6. harsh
    severe
    Page 105.
  7. tensely
    in a tense manner
    Page 106. It can also mean full of irritation or stress.
  8. embedded
    enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
    Page 106. It can also mean to be located inside of something else.
  9. mercy
    the act of showing great kindness toward the distressed
    Page 108.
  10. writhing
    moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
    Page 109. Often caused by pain or discomfort.
  11. instantaneous
    occurring with no delay
    Page 109.
  12. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    Page 110. The word in the novel is "forsaken," and it means to be left when you need someone.
  13. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
    Page 110.
  14. excruciating
    extremely painful
    Page 111.
  15. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
    Page 113.
  16. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
    Page 113.
  17. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
    Page 114.
  18. placidly
    in a quiet and tranquil manner
    Page 114.
  19. lull
    make calm or still
    Page 116.
  20. wisp
    a thin tuft, piece, or amount of something
    Page 117. The word can refer to any small bit or part of something larger.
  21. grotesquely
    in a grotesque manner
    Page 119. The word "grotesque" means strange or unnatural.
  22. imploring
    begging
    Page 119.
  23. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    Page 125. The word can also mean an idea.
  24. tentatively
    in a hesitant manner
    Page 126. The word can also mean carefully.
  25. obsolete
    no longer in use
    Page 127.
  26. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
    Page 128.
Created on Mon Nov 18 09:37:30 EST 2013 (updated Fri Nov 22 13:20:14 EST 2013)

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