The Giver Vocabulary, Ch. 1-4

What does ironic mean?

• calculated

• the opposite of what is expected

• noticeable

• to correct or punish

If someone chortles, they...

• cry

• sigh

• fall asleep

• laugh

It could be someone's ______, or belief, to respect an elderly person.

• remorse

• aptitude

• conviction

• disposition

In The Giver, if someone has a transgression, that means they have

• broken a rule

• not broken a rule

• broken a leg

• broken a friendship

Match the following word with its correct definition.

• calculated

• technically

• based on facts; strictly

• hasten

• to move or act quickly

• awed

• feelings of amazement or fear

• tabulated

• noticeable

• palpable

In The Giver, some Elders may find Asher's behavior annoying, or a ________.

• chortle

• disposition

• nuisance

• aptitude

Someone's natural ability, or _________, could possibly be playing a piano without taking lessons.

• remorse

• transgression

• aptitude

• conviction

What is the BEST synonym for wheedle?

• flatter

• disappoint

• anger

• sadden

What is the BEST antonym for remorse?

• happiness

• sadness

• undecided

• regret

If someone is acting ________, they may seem grumpy or angry.

• happily

• technically

• ironically

• petulantly