1. The Giver
By Lois Lowry

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Chapters
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

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

17. 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

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