The Giver-Vocabulary-Chapters 9-14

Define chortled

• To cry in a sorrowful way
• To laugh in a gleeful way
• To scream in fear
• To yawn in boredom

Define infraction

• Following a law, agreement, or set of rules
• Negotiation of a law, agreement, or set of rules
• Approval of a law, agreement, or set of rules
• Violation or breach of a law, agreement, or set of rules

Define buoyancy

• The force exerted by a fluid that has no effect on the weight of an immersed object.
• The force exerted by a solid that opposes the weight of an immersed object.
• The downward force exerted by a fluid that supports the weight of an immersed object.
• The upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object.

Define crescendo

• Staying at the same level of loudness
• Sudden decrease in loudness
• Gradual increase in loudness or intensity
• A musical note

Define benign

• Gentle, kind, and not harmful
• Unpredictable, wild, and ferocious
• Rude, mean, and offensive
• Dangerous, harmful, and aggressive

Define excruciating

• Mildly uncomfortable
• Bearable and manageable
• Pleasant and enjoyable
• Extremely painful or intense

Define exhilarating

• Causing strong feelings of boredom and sadness
• Causing mild feelings of contentment and satisfaction
• Causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
• Causing extreme feelings of anger and frustration

Define deftly

• Clumsily
• Awkwardly
• Ineptly
• Skillfully

Define sinuous

• Having straight lines and edges
• Having a square shape
• Being completely flat and smooth
• Having many curves and turns

Define- assuage

• To intensify or aggravate
• To ignore or disregard
• To confuse or bewilder
• To soothe or make less intense