The Giver Vocabulary Chapters 9 and 10

Going through the first loop on the roller coaster was exhilarating, and the people on the ride held their hands up in the air.

• interesting

• thrilling

• observant

• confusing

The vacation to Disney World was such a special occasion, each member of the family relished the moments spent there.

• anticipated

• feared

• enjoyed

• overlooked

Before putting the medicine on the open cut, Maddy steeled herself for the sting she knew would come soon.

• cried

• braced

• confused

• alotted

Having broken his leg in several places, Christopher recalled the excruciating pain that was present during the experience.

• unbearable

• severe

• anguishing

• All of these

The word, steeled, can best be defined as:

• agonizing

• enjoyed

• exciting

• braced

The word, relish, can best be defined as:

• agonize

• enjoy

• excite

• prepare

The word, excruciating, can best be defined as:

• agonizing

• enjoyable

• excited

• prepared

The word, exhilarating, can best be defined as:

• preparing

• enjoying

• exciting

• painful