The Giver by Lois Lowry Chapter 1 Vocabulary

apprehensive means...

• uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.

• behaving in a manner that matches societal standards or expectations; obedience

• something that causes discomfort or trouble.

• Using words to show a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; typically for humorous or emphatic effect

awed means...

• lacking of knowledge, training, learning, or information

• a character trait or collection of qualities that distinguishes one person from another

• an overwhelming feeling of admiration

• separation from others; can be physically or emotionally

conformity means...

• readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, obvious, evident

• Using words to show a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; typically for humorous or emphatic effect

• Violation of a law or command; breaking the rules.

• behaving in a manner that matches societal standards or expectations; obedience

disposition means...

• Leading, important, or well-known.

• something that causes discomfort or trouble.

• Someone’s natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.

• to persuade with words or actions

ignorance means...

• Violation of a law or command; breaking the rules.

• lacking of knowledge, training, learning, or information

• readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, obvious, evident

• Using words to show a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; typically for humorous or emphatic effect

inconveniencing means...

• to persuade with words or actions

• something that causes discomfort or trouble.

• Violation of a law or command; breaking the rules.

• a character trait or collection of qualities that distinguishes one person from another

individuality means...

• Using words to show a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; typically for humorous or emphatic effect

• an overwhelming feeling of admiration

• lacking of knowledge, training, learning, or information

• a character trait or collection of qualities that distinguishes one person from another

ironic means...

• Using words to show a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; typically for humorous or emphatic effect

• Violation of a law or command; breaking the rules.

• to persuade with words or actions

• Leading, important, or well-known.

isolation means...

• an overwhelming feeling of admiration

• separation from others; can be physically or emotionally

• uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.

• lacking of knowledge, training, learning, or information

palpable means...

• Leading, important, or well-known.

• Violation of a law or command; breaking the rules.

• to persuade with words or actions

• readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, obvious, evident