The Giver [ Chapters 1-5 ]

Very upset, troubled, frantic

• Distressed

• Distraught

• Desperate

• Devastated

Nervous, uneasy, somewhat worried

• Alarmed

• Agitated

• Anxious

• Apprehensive

Mocking, sarcastic

• Ironic

• Scathing

• Sardonic

• Scornful

Curious, very interested

• Intrigued

• Enthralled

• Captivated

• Interested

A talent, a gift

• Proclivity

• Propensity

• Aptitude

• Disposition

Saved in a safe place, kept in reserve

• Put Aside

• Stowed

• Stored

• Hoarded

Looked at angrily

• Threatened

• Glowered

• Glared

• Scowled

Being attracted to, tending to move forward

• Gravitating

• Drifting

• Inclining

• Descending

Very confused

• Demented

• Bilwerded

• Disoriented

• Unhinged

Breaking of a rule or law

• Breach

• Infraction

• Neglect

• Comply