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The Giver Vocabulary

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

a)

appeal

b)

meticulous

c)

sheepish

d)

intrigue

2.

lack of fairness or justice

a)

obsolete

b)

injustice

c)

irrational

d)

appeal

3.

extreme physical or mental suffering.

a)

agony

b)

bear

c)

fleeting

d)

peril

4.

a recess in the wall of a room or garden.

a)

phenomenon

b)

solitude

c)

alcove

d)

fugitive

5.

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

a)

perceive

b)

undertaking

c)

diminish

d)

rueful

6.

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

a)

vigilant

b)

solemn

c)

ironic

d)

serene

7.

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

a)

exasperation

b)

ironic

c)

relish

d)

glum

8.

symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family.

a)

emblem

b)

disposition

c)

prestige

d)

accustom

9.

characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.

a)

integral

b)

piecemeal

c)

vital

d)

retroactive

10.

great enjoyment.

a)

relish

b)

tantalize

c)

trudge

d)

anguish

11.

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

a)

peril

b)

inadequate

c)

pervade

d)

vigilant

12.

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

a)

apprehensive

b)

dismay

c)

disposition

d)

ominous

13.

get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable.

a)

discard

b)

transmit

c)

plea

d)

exempt

14.

no longer produced or used; out of date.

a)

fleeting

b)

tentative

c)

obsolete

d)

permeated

15.

a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.

a)

meager

b)

fugitive

c)

irrational

d)

obedient

16.

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

a)

unnerving

b)

palpable

c)

peril

d)

inadequate

17.

a natural ability to do something.

a)

appeal

b)

conviction

c)

aptitude

d)

chastise

18.

a road passing around a town or its center to provide an alternative route for through traffic. OR a secondary channel, pipe, or connection to allow a flow when the main one is closed or blocked.

a)

bypass

b)

relinquish

c)

fragment

d)

immobilized

19.

a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

a)

dwelling

b)

condemn

c)

prestige

d)

adherence

20.

having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.

a)

invariable

b)

integral

c)

indulgent

d)

duplication

21.

a request made in an urgent and emotional manner.

a)

transgression

b)

acquisition

c)

exempt

d)

plea

22.

causing one to lose courage or confidence; disconcerting.

a)

unnerving

b)

sheepish

c)

painstaking

d)

dutiful

23.

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

a)

admonition

b)

transgression

c)

transmit

d)

glum

24.

perplexed and confused; very puzzled

a)

bewildered

b)

apepal

c)

chastise

d)

chortled

25.

laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

a)

exuberant

b)

chortled

c)

merriment

d)

disquieting

26.

(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

a)

palpable

b)

benign

c)

meager

d)

ominous

27.

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

a)

reprieve

b)

apprehensive

c)

bewildered

d)

tabulated

28.

(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past.

a)

retroactive

b)

meticulous

c)

dutiful

d)

reluctant

29.

gaiety and fun.

a)

solemn

b)

glum

c)

anguish

d)

merriment

30.

the action or process of duplicating something.

a)

permeated

b)

duplication

c)

scrupulous

d)

integral

31.

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

a)

phenomenon

b)

vital

c)

pervade

d)

tentative

32.

carry the weight of; support.

a)

immobilized

b)

unendurable

c)

obedient

d)

bear

33.

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

a)

ominous

b)

exquisite

c)

disquieting

d)

solitude

34.

a formal pledge or promise to do something.

a)

seldom

b)

undertaking

c)

successor

d)

vigilant

35.

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

a)

apparent

b)

empowered

c)

augment

d)

astonished

36.

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

a)

rueful

b)

diminish

c)

accustom

d)

reluctant

37.

free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

a)

prodded

b)

obedient

c)

exempt

d)

integral

38.

not often; rarely.

a)

condemn

b)

dejected

c)

trudge

d)

seldom

39.

torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

a)

excruciating

b)

tantalize

c)

chastise

d)

appeal

40.

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

a)

acquisition

b)

meticulous

c)

anguish

d)

scruptulous

41.

cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.

a)

transmit

b)

vital

c)

fleeting

d)

conscious

42.

looking or feeling dejected; morose.

a)

glum

b)

solitude

c)

immobilized

d)

excruciating

43.

serious and immediate danger.

a)

solemn

b)

treacherous

c)

conviction

d)

peril

44.

make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.

a)

chastise

b)

admonition

c)

appeal

d)

adherence

45.

(of a person or expression) showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

a)

dismey

b)

sheepish

c)

anguish

d)

prodded

46.

necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

a)

integral

b)

acquistion

c)

benign

d)

dutiful

47.

not able to be tolerated or endured.

a)

solitude

b)

pervade

c)

exasperation

d)

unendurable

48.

sad and depressed; dispirited.

a)

apparent

b)

dejected

c)

treacherous

d)

solemn

49.

greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.

a)

serene

b)

astonished

c)

empowered

d)

exquisite

50.

express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.

a)

conspicuous

b)

trudge

c)

benign

d)

condemn

51.

walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

a)

trudge

b)

bear

c)

obedient

d)

immoblized

52.

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

a)

accustom

b)

prestige

c)

exquisite

d)

palpable

53.

a firmly held belief or opinion. OR a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

a)

fragment

b)

conviction

c)

chastise

d)

tabulated

54.

attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.

a)

prestige

b)

exuberant

c)

adherence

d)

accustom

55.

gentle and kindly; (of a disease) not harmful in effect.

a)

invariable

b)

dismay

c)

solemn

d)

benign

56.

lasting for a very short time.

a)

fleeting

b)

irrational

c)

admonition

d)

conscious

57.

take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

a)

assimilate

b)

vital

c)

relinquish

d)

successor

58.

(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.

a)

exquisite

b)

excruciating

c)

exasperation

d)

pervade

59.

prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal.

a)

solitude

b)

immoblize

c)

imploringly

d)

obedient

60.

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

a)

diminish

b)

tentative

c)

relinquish

d)

vital

61.

the state or situation of being alone.

a)

solitude

b)

successor

c)

fugitive

d)

solemn

62.

complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.

a)

disquieting

b)

obedient

c)

petulantly

d)

vital

63.

rebuke or reprimand severely; punish

a)

reprieve

b)

tabulated

c)

painstaking

d)

chastise

64.

make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual.

a)

accustom

b)

dutiful

c)

invariable

d)

acquistion

65.

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

a)

conspicuous

b)

meticulous

c)

admonition

d)

duplication

66.

aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

a)

phenomenon

b)

tentative

c)

conscious

d)

assimilate

67.

absolutely necessary or important; essential.

a)

vital

b)

injustice

c)

disposition

d)

aptitude

68.

a person or thing that succeeds another.

a)

dejected

b)

apparent

c)

empowered

d)

successor

69.

formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling; serious.

a)

treacherous

b)

solemn

c)

exquisite

d)

intrigue

70.

rude in speech or behavior

a)

adherence

b)

conviction

c)

sheepish

d)

petulantly

71.

a small part broken or separated off something.

a)

bypass

b)

fragment

c)

plea

d)

dwelling

72.

to count, record, or list systematically; (of data) arranged in tabular form.

a)

prodded

b)

tabulated

c)

duplication

d)

chastise

73.

consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.

a)

dismay

b)

reprieve

c)

painstaking

d)

anguish

74.

an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

a)

integral

b)

anguish

c)

prestige

d)

acquisition

75.

poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

a)

relish

b)

prodded

c)

painstaking

d)

unnerving

76.

not logical or reasonable.

a)

irrational

b)

diminish

c)

transmit

d)

obsolete

77.

an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.

a)

excruciating

b)

assimilate

c)

admonition

d)

conspicuous

78.

a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

a)

bear

b)

exasperation

c)

permeated

d)

empowered

79.

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

a)

apparent

b)

vigilant

c)

fugitive

d)

imploringly

80.

give (someone) the authority or power to do something.

a)

exquisite

b)

condemn

c)

trudge

d)

empowered

81.

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

a)

meager

b)

treacherous

c)

apprehensive

d)

bewildered

82.

extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

a)

solemn

b)

intrigue

c)

disposition

d)

exquisite

83.

clearly visible or understood; obvious.

a)

apparent

b)

astonished

c)

obsolete

d)

serene

84.

inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.

a)

chastise

b)

chortled

c)

disquieting

d)

dwelling

85.

widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

a)

piecemeal

b)

prestige

c)

obedient

d)

accustom

86.

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

a)

discard

b)

integral

c)

anguish

d)

reprieve

87.

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

a)

reluctant

b)

exempt

c)

retroactive

d)

exuberant

88.

conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty.

a)

plea

b)

acquisition

c)

ironic

d)

dutiful

89.

done with or employing great care and thoroughness.

a)

duplication

b)

painstaking

c)

glum

d)

treacherous

90.

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

a)

benign

b)

prestige

c)

dismay

d)

exuberant

91.

spread throughout (something); pervade.

a)

permeated

b)

solitude

c)

agony

d)

bear

92.

intensely painful.

a)

pervade

b)

injustice

c)

ominous

d)

excruciating

93.

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

a)

inadequate

b)

tantalize

c)

imperceptibly

d)

peril

94.

make or become less.

a)

assimilate

b)

diminish

c)

fleeting

d)

obsolete

95.

standing out so as to be clearly visible.

a)

conspicuous

b)

irrational

c)

transmit

d)

alcove

96.

cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

a)

exuberant

b)

admonition

c)

phenomenon

d)

reprieve

97.

never changing.

a)

integral

b)

invariable

c)

unnerving

d)

obediant

98.

not certain or fixed; provisional.

a)

tentative

b)

conspicuous

c)

relinquish

d)

augment