The Giver chapters 2-5 vocabulary

fondly ADVERB In a loving way SYNONYM: admiringly ANTONYM: disgustedly

chastisement NOUN The harsh criticizing of someone for doing something wrong SYNONYM: punishment ANTONYM: reward

remorse NOUN a feeling of being sorry for doing something bad or wrong in the past; a feeling of guilt SYNONYM: regret ANTONYM: happiness

PETULANTLY ADVERB having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want SYNONYM: moody ANTONYM: cheerful

reluctantly ADVERB feeling or showing doubt about doing something; not willing or eager to do something SYNONYM: unwillingly ANTONYM: willingly

NONDESCRIPT ADJECTIVE not easily described; having no special or interesting qualities, parts, etc.; typical and uninteresting SYNONYM: dull ANTONYM: extraordinary

INVARIABLY ADVERB not changing or capable of change; staying the same SYNONYM: constantly ANTONYM: inconsistently

TABULATED VERB to arrange information in an organized way so that it can be studied, recorded, etc. SYNONYM: listed ANTONYM: disorganized

NUISANCE NOUN a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems SYNONYM: annoyance ANTONYM: delight

PRIMLY ADVERB very formal and proper SYNONYM: formally ANTONYM: improperly

CONFIDED VERB to tell something that is secret or private to someone you trust SYNONYM: confessed ANTONYM: hid

CHORTLED VERB to laugh because you are amused or pleased by something SYNONYM: chuckled ANTONYM: wept

INFRACTION NOUN an act that breaks a rule or law; violation SYNONYM: violation ANTONYM: obedience

contribute VERB to give something, such as money, goods, or time to help a person, group, cause, or organization SYNONYM: donate ANTONYM: take

SMOCK NOUN a light and loose long shirt usually worn over your regular clothing to protect it from getting dirty SYNONYM: apron ANTONYM: dress

PERSPIRING VERB to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous; sweat SYNONYM: sweating ANTONYM: freezing

VAGUE ADJECTIVE not clear in meaning; stated in a way that is general and not specific SYNONYM: ambiguous ANTONYM: clear

DWELLING NOUN a place where a person lives SYNONYM: home ANTONYM: office

DISQUIETING making someone worried or nervous SYNONYM: disturbing ADJECTIVE making someone worried or nervous SYNONYM: disturbing ANTONYM: calming

ritual NOUN an act or series of acts done in a particular situation and in the same way each time SYNONYM: tradition ANTONYM: difference