1. The Giver
Unit 1 Vocabulary

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

3. palpable
easily perceived; obvious
readily or plainly seen, 
heard

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

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

6. prominent
widely known

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

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

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

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

11. horded
kept hidden or private

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

13. 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

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

15. chortled
laughed at with a snort