The Giver-Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary

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What does 'serene' mean?

Back

Peaceful, calm, quiet.

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What is a 'tunic'?

Back

A long pull-over shirt.

Front

What does 'remorse' refer to?

Back

A feeling of regret over a mistake made.

Front

What is a 'chortle'?

Back

A funny laugh or chuckle.

Front

What does 'bewildered' mean?

Back

Confused or puzzled.

Front

What is the meaning of 'grim'?

Back

Stern, forbidding, or uninviting.

Front

Define 'apprehensive'.

Back

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

Front

What does 'hoard' mean?

Back

To accumulate a supply of something, often in a secretive way.

Front

What is the definition of 'chastise'?

Back

To scold or reprimand someone.

Front

What does 'serene' imply about a situation?

Back

It suggests a state of tranquility and lack of disturbance.