The Giver Vocab - Ch 9-16

Front

Decrease, get smaller

Back

diminish

Front

Peacefully spending time alone

Back

Solitude

Front

Rush of great joy, energy, and excitement

Back

exhilarating

Front

Very dry or thirsty

Back

Parched

Front

A large crowd of people

Back

throng

Front

Confused, not understanding what is happening

Back

Puzzled

Front

Doubtful, not believing something is true

Back

skeptical

Front

Not allowed:

Back

prohibit

Front

Not used anymore; no longer made, useless, or out-of-date.

Back

obsolete

Front

Spooky, indicating something bad is coming.

Back

ominous