The Giver Vocab 2

Front

Increase in loudness

Back

Crescendo

Front

Lasting a short time

Back

Fleeting

Front

A sudden, violent expression of something (usually emotions)

Back

Torrent

Front

Cheerful and self-confident

Back

Jaunty

Front

Natural ability to do something

Back

Aptitude

Front

A large, dense crowd

Back

Throng

Front

Not harmful, gentle

Back

Benign

Front

To have and use power

Back

Wielded

Front

Essential or important

Back

Integral

Front

Dry, mocking humor

Back

Wryly