The Giver By Lois Lowry

Vocabulary Utopia – a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions.

Chapters 1-5 Apprehensive – fearful of what may be coming Ironic – opposite of what is expected Chastise – express sharp disapproval Remorse – deep regret Adherence – an attachment or devotion (to a person, cause, etc)

Chapters 1-5 Aptitude – a natural tendency, inclination, or ability Gravitating – attracting or tending to move forward Serene- undisturbed, calm, quiet Distraught – crazed, very upset Chortled – chuckled, laughed

Chapters 1-5 Transgression – a violation Nurturer – one who feeds or takes care of someone Nondescript – belonging to no definite class or type; hard to describe Infraction – a violation of a law or pact Mystified – puzzled or perplexed

Chapter 6-10 Exuberant – lively Crescendo – increase in volume Exemption – freedom from a requirement Reprieve – to postpone the punishment of; to give temporary relief from something Integrity – uprightness, honesty, and sincerity

Chapters 6-10 Relinquish – to give up, surrender, or release Independence – freedom from the control of another Interdependence – dependence on each other Prestige – reputation based on high achievement, character, etc. Indolence – the quality of being lazy

Chapters 6-10 Acquisition – something acquired Integral – essential; necessary for completeness Scrupulously – conscientiously; precisely and accurately Buoyancy – the ability or tendency to float in liquid Benign – doing little or no harm

Chapters 11-15 Hueless – colorless Carnage – massive slaughter; as in war Torrent – a violent, swiftly, flowing stream Anguished – having extreme mental or physical suffering Stench – disagreeable or offensive odor Fretful - irritable

Chapters 11-15 Unendurable – not bearable, not tolerable Perceive – to take in or group mentally; comprehend Admonition – a warning or reprimand Tentative – made, done, or proposed as a trial or experiment; not definite or final Vibrance – being full of life, energy, or enthusiasm

Chapters 11 - 15 Sinuous – full of bends or curves Immobilized – made incapable of being moved Parched – very thirsty

Chapters 16 - 19 Expertise – expert skill or knowledge Obsolete – no longer in use; old-fashioned Ruefully – apologetically, regretfully Ecstatic – overwhelmed with joy or delight Solitude – being alone Faltered – to act or speak with hesitation; to move unsteadily; stumble

Chapters 16 -19 Pervaded – spread throughout every part Glimpse – a brief view; passing glance Permeated – synonym of pervaded Wretched – very unhappy; deeply distressed Dejected – low in spirits; disheartened; depressed

Chapters 20 -23 Augmented – enlarged, made greater Empathetic – using emphasis in speaking Empowered – given power or authority to; enabled Frazzled – tired out, weary Hypnotic – causing sleep Imperceptibly – subtly Mimicked - imitated

Chapters 20 -23 Languid – without interest or spirit; listless; sluggish Lethargy – an abnormal drowsiness; great lack of energy Loomed – appeared, especially in a large or threatening way Obscured – to conceal (hide) from view Perils – exposure to harm; risk

Chapters 20 -23 Sarcastic – characterized by taunting or caustic remarks Solace – an easing or grief, loneliness, etc Stealthily - secretly

More… needed for final exam Mourning – an outward sign of grief for a person’s death Vital – important Murky – unclear Exasperated – irritated; annoyed Meticulously – with extreme attention to details Rigorous – very strict; harsh

More… needed for final exam Excruciating – intense Conspicuous – noticeable Exhilarating – exciting; stimulating Mutilated – disfigured by cutting; maimed