Vocabulary • Ch 20 - The Giver • Definitions

What is the definition of 'sobbed'?

• To let someone know about something

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• To think deeply or reflect upon something

• To cry loudly with tears

What is the definition of 'notify'?

• To let someone know about something

• Easily annoyed or quick-tempered

• A formal event with special actions

• Very long or taking a long time

What word means to live or reside in a place?

• contemplate

• dwelled

• solitude

• soothing

What word means making someone feel calm or relaxed?

• secrecy

• soothing

• solitude

• accomplishment

What is the definition of 'chastise'?

• To think deeply or reflect upon something

• To go away and not be seen

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• Successful completion of a task or goal

What word means something that can be achieved or obtained?

• notify

• attainable

• dwelled

• envision

What is the definition of 'irritable'?

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• To live or reside in a place

• Easily annoyed or quick-tempered

• Making someone feel calm or relaxed

What is the definition of 'reluctant'?

• Keeping something hidden or private

• Paying close attention and being focused

• Not wanting to do something

• A formal event with special actions

What is the definition of 'envision'?

• To put someone or something in danger

• To go away and not be seen

• To imagine or picture something in your mind

• Making someone feel calm or relaxed

What word means saying one thing but meaning another?

• attainable

• sarcastic

• irritable

• endanger