The Giver Vocabulary

solitude

• the state or situation of being alone.

• a feeling of extreme happiness.

• a crowded place filled with people.

• the act of socializing with friends.

solemn

• light-hearted and cheerful;

• formal and dignified; serious.

• casual and relaxed;

• playful and humorous;

exquisite

• extremely beautiful and delicate.

• rough and unrefined.

• ordinary and plain.

• common and unattractive.

tantalize

• to torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something unobtainable.

• to provide someone with a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment.

• to confuse or bewilder someone with contradictory information.

• to encourage someone to pursue a goal or ambition.

palpable

• (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

• Easily perceived or understood; clear.

• Capable of being touched or felt; tangible.

• Difficult to understand or vague.

bewildered

• confused or perplexed.

• excited and joyful.

• calm and collected.

• angry and frustrated.

apprehensive

• anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

• excited about a new opportunity.

• confident in one's abilities.

• indifferent to potential outcomes.

invariable

• always changing.

• never changing.

• sometimes changing.

• rarely changing.

treacherous

• (of ground, water, conditions, etc.) hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.

• Safe and secure, without any risks.

• Easily navigable and predictable in nature.

• Pleasant and enjoyable, providing comfort.

imperceptibly

• in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.

• in a loud and noticeable manner.

• in a way that is easily understood and clear.

• in a rapid and sudden manner.