The Giver: Chapters 19 & 20 Vocabulary

The child started to cry when the nurse approached him with a syringe in her hand, realizing he was about to receive an injection.

• utensile

• needle

• container

• craft

Christopher felt dejected when he learned that he did not receive a nomination for student of the month.

• discouraged

• confused

• elated

• anxious

Maddy and Erza sat near the hearth in the living room during the power outage, trying to stay warm during the winter storm.

• couch

• table

• fireplace

• toaster

People with questions about art and music could always count on Courtney for answers due to her expertise in these areas.

• interest

• creation

• uncertainty

• knowledge

Brian started to get frustrated when his brothers mimicked every word he said while he tried to tell them about his day at school.

• removed

• concealed

• copied

• addressed

When my mother said that I could definitely stay up all night and watch horror movies, I knew she was just being sarcastic.

• ironic

• mocking

• sardonic

• All of these

After Asher received a promotion at work, he was empowered to create new projects for the rest of the staff to complete.

• cautioned

• demoted

• forbidden

• authorized

The building was augmented with a new level after the community approved a bond to pay for the project.

• enlarged

• deducted

• removed

• explained

I could not see into the woods because large trees obscured my view.

• showed

• concealed

• polluted

• confused