Vocabulary Words and Definitions - The Giver

Fill in the blank: Ambiguous means _________.

• Ambiguous means unclear or open to multiple interpretations.

• Ambiguous means clear and unequivocal.

• Ambiguous means strictly defined.

• Ambiguous means simple and straightforward.

Fill in the blank: Obliterate means _________.

• to destroy completely

• to construct slowly

• to enhance partially

• to preserve partially

Fill in the blank: Palpable means _________.

• Palpable means capable of being touched or felt; tangible.

• Palpable means impossible to touch or feel.

• Palpable means related only to theoretical ideas.

• Palpable means pertaining solely to the sense of sight.

Fill in the blank: Apprehensive means _________.

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

• Apprehensive means confident and hopeful.

• Apprehensive means indifferent and unconcerned.

• Apprehensive means excited about what is coming.

Fill in the blank: Prominent means _________.

• Prominent means important or well-known.

• Prominent means small or insignificant.

• Prominent means hidden or obscure.

• Prominent means average or mediocre.

Fill in the blank: Obedient means _________.

• Obedient means compliant, or follows what they are told.

• Obedient means rebellious or disobedient.

• Obedient means lazy and unmotivated.

• Obedient means unsocial and quiet.

Fill in the blank: Fascinated means _________.

• Fascinated means being intensely interested or captivated.

• Fascinated means being mildly interested or slightly amused.

• Fascinated means being bored and uninterested.

• Fascinated means being completely indifferent or apathetic.

Fill in the blank: Solemn means _________.

• Solemn means serious or earnest.

• Solemn means funny or humorous.

• Solemn means indifferent or casual.

• Solemn means extravagant or flashy.

Fill in the blank: Chortled means _________.

• Chortled means to laugh in a joyful or chuckling manner.

• Chortled means to cry lightly.

• Chortled means to scream loudly.

• Chortled means to whisper softly.

Fill in the blank: Serene means _________.

• Serene means calm or peaceful.

• Serene means loud and noisy.

• Serene means chaotic and confusing.

• Serene means angry and violent.