The Giver Ch. 13-16 Vocabulary

Front

Anguish

Back

Definition: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Synonyms: Agony, torment, distress. Antonyms: Comfort, happiness, joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Wry

Back

Definition: Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. Synonyms: Sarcastic.

Antonyms: Straightforward

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Fretful

Back

Definition: Feeling or expressing distress or irritation. Synonyms: Irritable, restless, agitated. Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, content.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Burden

Back

Definition: A load, typically a heavy one; a duty or misfortune that causes hardship. Synonyms: Load, weight, responsibility. Antonyms: Relief, ease, lightness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Assuage

Back

Definition: Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. Synonyms: Alleviate, soothe, relieve. Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify, exacerbate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4