The Giver Vocabulary | 10 Essential Words | Lois Lowry

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Essential Vocabulary

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Middle School Grades 68 10 Key Words Dystopian Fiction 1993
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Word List

Word Part of Speech Definition Example from the Book
Apprehensive adjective Anxious or fearful about what may happen "Jonas felt apprehensive about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve."
Chastise verb To scold or punish severely "Lily was chastised over the public speakers for her remark."
Nurture verb To care for and support growth "Jonas's father was assigned to nurture the infants."
Transgression noun A violation of a rule or law "A third minor transgression meant automatic release."
Admonition noun A gentle warning or firm advice "Jonas remembered his mother's admonition about precise language."
Assuage verb To make a painful feeling less intense "The Giver transmitted a memory to assuage Jonas's pain."
Ominous adjective Suggesting something bad is about to happen "The quiet order of the community began to feel ominous."
Placid adjective Calm and peaceful; not easily disturbed "Jonas transmitted placid memories to help Gabriel sleep."
Obsolete adjective No longer in use; out of date "Due to Climate Control, snow and sleds became obsolete."
Skeptical adjective Having doubts; not easily convinced "Jonas was initially skeptical about the power of memories."

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Question 1 of 10

Jonas felt __________ about the Ceremony of Twelve because he didn't know what his assignment would be.

Question 2 of 10

In the highly controlled community, committing a third __________ meant automatic release with no appeal.

Question 3 of 10

To __________ the pain of his sunburn, The Giver transmitted a memory of cool, refreshing water.

Question 4 of 10

Because of Climate Control, things like snow, hills, and sleds had become completely __________.

Question 5 of 10

Jonas was initially __________ about the power of memories until his first transmission changed everything.

Question 6 of 10

Baby Gabriel could only sleep when Jonas transmitted __________ memories of calm water and gentle surroundings.

Question 7 of 10

As Jonas learned the truth about release, the quiet order of his community began to feel __________.

Question 8 of 10

Jonas remembered his mother's __________ about always using precise and exact language in the community.

Question 9 of 10

Jonas's father, as a licensed Nurturer, was assigned to __________ the youngest members of the community.

Question 10 of 10

Lily was __________ over the public speakers for pointing out Jonas's unusual pale eyes.

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