The Giver Vocab 18-23

Front

The Giver noted her eyes were very luminous.

Back

full of light

Front

"I had to, Jonas. It was my job. And she had been chosen." The Giver looked at him imploringly. Jonas stroked his hand.

Back

beg someone desperately.

Front

Jonas shook his head emphatically. "No Giver," he said, "I want you to keep that, to have with you when I'm gone."

Back

forcefully

Front

His parents would be irritated but not alarmed. They would think him inconsiderate and would chastise him later.

Back

to rebuke or reprimand severely

Front

The Giver returns to a confused and panicked community, lacking memories for solace.

Back

comfort in time of distress

Front

The hill was steep; he was impeded by snow and weakness.

Back

slowed

Front

The hill was treacherously steep, impeded by snow and lack of strength.

Back

dangerous

Front

His mind was elsewhere. Warming himself briefly shook away the lethargy and restored his will to survive.

Back

lack of energy

Front

That evening, everything changed. All they had thought through meticulously fell apart.

Back

thorough

Front

His mind was alert now; warming himself briefly shook off lethargy and resignation, restoring his will to survive.

Back

giving up