The Giver Unit 1 Vocabulary

to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, words or acts wheedle  to influence (a person) by smooth, flattering,  words or acts

palpable easily perceived; obvious readily or plainly seen,  heard

apprehensive anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

reflected on or considered with care; meditate pondered reflected on or considered with care; meditate

prominent widely known

violation of a law, command, or duty transgression violation of a law, command, or duty

aptitude inherent ability; talent; capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity  For something

severe criticism; corporal punishment; a beating. chastisement severe criticism; corporal punishment; a beating.

petulantly[pech-uh-luhnt-ly] in an irritable or ill tempered manner

horded kept hidden or private

lacking distinctive qualities; undistinguished or nondescript lacking distinctive qualities; undistinguished or  uninteresting; dull 

being attracted to; to move or tend to move under the influence of gravitating being attracted to; to move or tend to move under the influence of

loss of honor; shame; the loss of respect disgrace loss of honor; shame; the loss of respect

chortled laughed at with a snort