The Giver Vocabulary

Throng

• A small group of friends

• A large number of people gathered together; a multitude.

• A type of dance

• A solitary individual

Precisely

• In a way that is exact and accurate.

• In a manner that is vague and unclear.

• In a way that is approximate and rough.

• In a manner that is subjective and interpretive.

Lapse

• A permanent loss of memory.

• A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.

• An increase in cognitive function.

• A sudden burst of creativity.

Transgression

• A lapse or wrongdoing; misbehavior.

• A type of legal agreement.

• A method of scientific research.

• A form of artistic expression.

Multitude

• A small group of people or things.

• A large number of people or things.

• An individual person or thing.

• A specific category of items.

Bewilder

• To confuse or perplex someone.

• To clarify or explain something.

• To entertain or amuse someone.

• To inspire or motivate someone.

Reprieve

• To be pardoned or given a break from punishment.

• To be punished severely for a crime.

• To be rewarded for good behavior.

• To be ignored or overlooked by authority.

Illicit

• Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal.

• Permitted by law and regulations; legal.

• Encouraged by society and culture; accepted.

• Neutral in terms of legality; ambiguous.

Meticulously

• In a careless and hasty manner; lacking attention to detail.

• In a precise and exact manner; showing great attention to detail.

• In a vague and ambiguous manner; lacking clarity.

• In a random and chaotic manner; without any order.

Aptitude

• A natural ability to do something; talent.

• A type of educational qualification.

• A measure of physical strength.

• A specific skill in a particular field.