The Giver Vocabulary: CH 1-10

What does the word "palpable" mean?

• In perfect agreement; at the same time

• Viewing the future with anxiety or alarm

• Capable of being touched, felt, or sensed; tangible; noticeable

• A natural ability; talent; capacity for learning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "unison"?

• A strong persuasion or belief

• In perfect agreement; at the same time

• Severe criticism; strong verbal reprimand; sometimes a physical punishment

• To withdraw or retreat from; leave behind; give up

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would you define "apprehensive"?

• Viewing the future with anxiety or alarm

• A ceremonial act or action; done in accordance with a social custom or normal protocol

• Clear and free of storms or unpleasant change; utter calm

• Characterized by thickness and heaviness; foggy; misty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ritual" refer to?

• A natural ability; talent; capacity for learning

• A ceremonial act or action; done in accordance with a social custom or normal protocol

• To bring order, method, or uniformity to

• Made less clear or transparent; confused; muddled

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "vital"?

• Of the utmost importance

• Having the effect of being upsetting or disturbing

• Clear and free of storms or unpleasant change; utter calm

• Producing a strong or clear impression on the senses; sharp; intense

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "adherence" mean?

• A strong persuasion or belief

• Steady or faithful attachment

• Severe criticism; strong verbal reprimand; sometimes a physical punishment

• To withdraw or retreat from; leave behind; give up

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would you describe "aptitude"?

• A natural ability; talent; capacity for learning

• Made less clear or transparent; confused; muddled

• Clear and free of storms or unpleasant change; utter calm

• Characterized by thickness and heaviness; foggy; misty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "unsettling" mean?

• Having the effect of being upsetting or disturbing

• To bring order, method, or uniformity to

• A thing serving as a symbolic representation of a particular quality or concept

• To withdraw or retreat from; leave behind; give up

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "conviction"?

• A strong persuasion or belief

• Severe criticism; strong verbal reprimand; sometimes a physical punishment

• Made less clear or transparent; confused; muddled

• Clear and free of storms or unpleasant change; utter calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How would you define "regulated"?

• To bring order, method, or uniformity to

• A natural ability; talent; capacity for learning

• Producing a strong or clear impression on the senses; sharp; intense

• Characterized by thickness and heaviness; foggy; misty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4