The Giver Vocabulary Test Review ~Mrs. Connor

palpable Capable of being perceived by the senses

serene peaceful

wheedle To use coaxing or flattery to obtain a desired result

petulantly Unreasonably irritable or ill- tempered

transgression The act of overstepping a boundary or limit

disquieting causing mental discomfort

supplementary something that is in addition to

chastise to correct or punish

apprehensive fear or dread of possible evil or harm

nurture to feed and protect or support and encourage

END OF TEST ONE

APTITUDE ABILITY, TALENT

affectionately Loving

remorse Deep regret for wrongdoing

solemn serious

rehabilitation to restore to good health

vividly BRIGHT COLORS

INTERDEPENDENCE depending on one another

scrupulously very careful to do the right thing

crescendo gradual increase in loudness

anguish suffering

END OF TEST TWO

integrity honesty

tentatively experiment, attempt, hesitant

frigid very cold

wryly amusing

acceleration to speed up

excruciating Intensely painful

carnage massacre

solitude state of being along

solace comfort in sorrow

END OF TEST THREE

languid fatigue; listless

augmented make larger

diminished to lessen in importance

lethargy lack of energy

impeded hinder or obstruct

resignation the act of giving up or acceptance

consciousness state of being aware

gnawing persistent; biting

exquisite a special beauty or charm

Utopia an imaginary society founded on idealized perfection in law, politics, government etc.

Dystopia an imaginary society where technology has caused a decline in the quality of life and values

END OF TEST FOUR