Ch. 1-4 Vocabulary Preview - The Giver

1. Before the exam, she felt stressed and apprehensive about how she would do. What does "apprehensive" mean in this context?

• joyful and carefree
• very confident
• uneasy or fearful
• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

2. The complex instructions left him bewildered and unsure of what to do. What does "bewildered" mean in this context?

• extremely confused
• well informed
• very satisfied
• highly motivated

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

3. The teacher had to chastise the students for their disruptive behavior. What does "chastise" mean in this context?

• praise
• discipline
• reward
• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

4. His infectious laughter made everyone chortle along with him. What does "chortle" mean in this context?

• cry sadly
• scream loudly
• whisper quietly
• chuckle gleefully

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

5. The squirrel would hoard nuts throughout the forest in preparation for the winter months. What does "hoard" mean in this context?

• accumulate secretly
• discard carelessly
• share generously
• organize neatly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6. The soldier's expression was grim as he recounted the horrors of war. What does "grim" mean in this context?

• joyful and cheerful
• confused and lost
• serious and harsh
• relaxed and calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

7. In ancient Rome, citizens often wore loose-fitting wool tunics as part of their daily attire. What does "tunics" mean in this context?

• a short pair of pants
• long pull-over shirts
• a kind of hat
• a type of sandal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

8. The stamp collection contained many items of great rarity and value. What does "rarity" mean in this context?

• commonness
• abundance
• uniqueness
• worthlessness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

9. She felt deep remorse for not speaking up when she had the chance. What does "remorse" mean in this context?

• satisfaction
• indifference
• regret
• joy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

10. The view of the sunset over the calm lake was truly serene. What does "serene" mean in this context?

• chaotic
• turbulent
• disturbing
• peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4