1. The Giver Lois Lowry
Chapter 6

2. to make continuous small movements which annoy other people braid (n.)
Vocabulary
to fidget (v.)
to make continuous small movements which annoy other people
braid (n.)
a length of hair or other material which is divided into three parts which are then crossed over each other in a special pattern
irritably (adv.)
becoming annoyed very easily
glimpse (n.)
a brief look at someone or something
wail (n.)
crying loudly because you are very unhappy

3. howl (n.) to squirm (v.) indulgently (adv.)
Vocabulary
howl (n.)
If a dog or wolf (= wild animal like a dog) howls, it makes a long, sad sound.
to squirm (v.)
to twist your body because you are embarrassed, nervous, etc
indulgently (adv.)
If you are indulgent to someone, you give them anything they want and do not mind if they behave badly.
reprieve (n.)
an official order that stops a prisoner from being killed as a punishment
plea (n.)
an urgent and emotional request

4. on behalf of (ph.) pledge (n.) to relinquish (v.) enthusiastic (adj.)
Vocabulary
on behalf of (ph.)
If you do something on someone's behalf, you do it for them or instead of them.
pledge (n.)
a serious promise
to relinquish (v.)
to allow something to be taken away from you
enthusiastic (adj.)
showing enthusiasm
exuberant (adj.)
full of happiness, excitement, and energy

5. to push something that has wheels somewhere gleaming (adj.)
Vocabulary
somber (adj.)
sad and serious
to applaud (v.)
to clap your hands to show that you have enjoyed a performance, talk, etc
to wheel (v.)
to push something that has wheels somewhere
gleaming (adj.)
shining in a pleasant, soft way
to cringe (v.)
to feel very embarrassed about something

6. chastisement (n.); chastise (v.)
Vocabulary
podium (n.)
a small, raised area, sometimes with a tall table on it, that someone stands on when they are performing or speaking
to summon (v.)
to officially order someone to come to a place
chastisement (n.); chastise (v.)
to criticize someone severely
to infringe (v.)
to break a law or rule
to undergo (v.)
to experience something, especially a change or medical treatment

7. to gravitate to/toward (v.)
Vocabulary
merriment (n.)
when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together
to gravitate to/toward (v.)
to be attracted to something or someone, or to move in the direction of something or someone
(un) accustomed (adj.)
If you are accustomed to something, you have experienced it often enough for it to seem normal to you.
buoyancy (n.)
floating or able to float
to admit (v.)
to agree that you did something bad, or that something bad is true

8. to chuckle (v.) to laugh quietly to threaten (v.) meticulously (adv.)
Vocabulary
to chuckle (v.)
to laugh quietly
to threaten (v.)
If something bad threatens to happen, it is likely to happen.
meticulously (adv.)
very careful, and giving great attention to detail
consideration (n.)
something that you have to think about when you make decisions or plans
disposition (n.)
the type of character someone has

9. scrupulously (adv.); scrupulous (adj.)
Vocabulary
to correspond (v.)
to be the same or very similar
to interact (v.)
If two things interact, they have an effect on each other.
perfectly (adv.)
in a perfect way
scrupulously (adv.); scrupulous (adj.)
very careful and giving great attention to details