The Giver- Ch 10-12 Key Terms

What does the term "Alcove" refer to?

• A state of being obvious or noticeable

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• A strong and fast-moving stream of water

What is the meaning of "Conspicuous"?

• A state of being obvious or noticeable

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• A strong and fast-moving stream of water

What does "Embossed" mean?

• A state of being obvious or noticeable

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• A strong and fast-moving stream of water

The term "Tentative" best describes something that is:

• A state of being obvious or noticeable

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• Not certain or fixed; provisional

What does "Exhilarating" mean?

• Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• Not certain or fixed; provisional

The word "Accumulative" refers to something that:

• Is increasing in size or amount by successive additions

• Is no longer produced or used; out of date

• Is difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

• Is very cold in temperature

What is the meaning of "Frigid"?

• Is increasing in size or amount by successive additions

• Is no longer produced or used; out of date

• Is difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

• Very cold in temperature

What does the term "Torrent" describe?

• A state of being obvious or noticeable

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A strong and fast-moving stream of water

• Not certain or fixed; provisional

The word "Obsolete" means:

• Is increasing in size or amount by successive additions

• Is no longer produced or used; out of date

• Is difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

• Very cold in temperature

What is the meaning of "Conveyance"?

• The action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another

• A small recessed section of a room or an arched opening

• A decorative design raised on the surface of an object

• A strong and fast-moving stream of water