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VOCAB from The Giver: Ch.1-10

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An imaginary, futuristic society that was created to be a perfect world, but it has hidden problems that actually make it much worse!

a)

Utopia

b)

Metaphor

c)

Dystopia

d)

Allegory

2.

Anxious or nervous that something negative will happen

a)

apprehensive

b)

supplementary

c)

palpable

d)

prominent

3.

Something added that helps fulfill a need

a)

apprehensive

b)

supplementary

c)

palpable

d)

prominent

4.

Noticeable enough to be felt or seen

a)

apprehensive

b)

supplementary

c)

palpable

d)

prominent

5.

standing out / important or famous

a)

apprehensive

b)

supplementary

c)

palpable

d)

prominent

6.

smooth and glossy

a)

sleek

b)

aptitude

c)

intrigued

d)

squat

7.

the level of someone's potential / how good they are at something

a)

sleek

b)

aptitude

c)

intrigued

d)

squat

8.

sparking deep curiosity

a)

sleek

b)

aptitude

c)

intrigued

d)

squat

9.

short and wide

a)

sleek

b)

aptitude

c)

intrigued

d)

squat

10.

make rude comments and faces at someone

a)

jeering

b)

nurture

c)

prior

d)

confided

11.

to take care of something and help it to grow

a)

jeering

b)

nurture

c)

prior

d)

confided

12.

something that came before the current version

a)

jeering

b)

nurture

c)

prior

d)

confided

13.

to share personal information that you don't want everyone to know

a)

jeering

b)

nurture

c)

prior

d)

confided

14.

very interested

a)

enhance

b)

adherence

c)

fidget

d)

fascinated

15.

to highlight a specific quality / to improve something

a)

enhance

b)

adherence

c)

fidget

d)

fascinated

16.

someone's obedience to the rules

a)

enhance

b)

adherence

c)

fidget

d)

fascinated

17.

to move with nervous or extra energy

a)

enhance

b)

adherence

c)

fidget

d)

fascinated

18.

only happening once in awhile

a)

occasionally

b)

committee

c)

appeal

d)

elsewhere

19.

a group that gathers information and makes decisions to try to fix a problem

a)

occasionally

b)

committee

c)

appeal

d)

elsewhere

20.

to make a serious or urgent request

a)

occasionally

b)

committee

c)

appeal

d)

elsewhere

21.

in another place

a)

occasionally

b)

committee

c)

appeal

d)

elsewhere

22.

to scold or lecture someone for doing something wrong

a)

chastise

b)

unsettling

c)

rarity

d)

reluctant

23.

something that leaves you with an uneasy feeling

a)

chastise

b)

unsettling

c)

rarity

d)

reluctant

24.

something that almost never happens

a)

chastise

b)

unsettling

c)

rarity

d)

reluctant

25.

wanting to avoid doing something

a)

chastise

b)

unsettling

c)

rarity

d)

reluctant

26.

to collect more than you need and keep it all for yourself

a)

hoard

b)

remorse

c)

incident

d)

bewildered

27.

feeling regret for something you've done

a)

hoard

b)

remorse

c)

incident

d)

bewildered

28.

a negative event that often draws attention

a)

hoard

b)

remorse

c)

incident

d)

bewildered

29.

completely surprised and confused, even unsure how to respond

a)

hoard

b)

remorse

c)

incident

d)

bewildered

30.

exercise or activity to release energy

a)

recreation

b)

nondescript

c)

leisurely

d)

regulated

31.

something so plain and ordinary that you can hardly describe it

a)

recreation

b)

nondescript

c)

leisurely

d)

regulated

32.

doing something in a relaxing and unhurried way / not rushed, almost lazy

a)

recreation

b)

nondescript

c)

leisurely

d)

regulated

33.

something that is watched and controlled by leaders, often with strict rules

a)

recreation

b)

nondescript

c)

leisurely

d)

regulated

34.

something that is almost impossible to stop from happening / inevitable

a)

invariably

b)

gravitating

c)

bypass

d)

tabulated

35.

being naturally pulled toward something beyond your control

a)

invariably

b)

gravitating

c)

bypass

d)

tabulated

36.

to try to skip a step / to go around something to find an easier way

a)

invariably

b)

gravitating

c)

bypass

d)

tabulated

37.

keeping track of information carefully, usually involving numbers

a)

invariably

b)

gravitating

c)

bypass

d)

tabulated

38.

someone/something that has humiliated itself

a)

disgrace

b)

serene

c)

frail

d)

prim

39.

calm and peaceful

a)

disgrace

b)

serene

c)

frail

d)

prim

40.

weak and easily broken

a)

disgrace

b)

serene

c)

frail

d)

prim

41.

very correct and proper, looking down on anyone less perfect

a)

disgrace

b)

serene

c)

frail

d)

prim

42.

Giving something to help someone reach a goal

a)

contribute

b)

recounted

c)

disquieting

d)

perspire

43.

Remembering / explaining details of something that has happened

a)

contribute

b)

recounted

c)

disquieting

d)

perspire

44.

Causing feelings of worry

a)

contribute

b)

recounted

c)

disquieting

d)

perspire

45.

To sweat

a)

contribute

b)

recounted

c)

disquieting

d)

perspire

46.

Happening right away

a)

prompt

b)

vague

c)

beckon

d)

vital

47.

Unclear / not detailed enough

a)

prompt

b)

vague

c)

beckon

d)

vital

48.

To signal for someone to come closer

a)

prompt

b)

vague

c)

beckon

d)

vital

49.

Absolutely necessary for survival

a)

prompt

b)

vague

c)

beckon

d)

vital

50.

Work that is physical and difficult

a)

labor

b)

fret

c)

ritual

d)

attentive

51.

A tradition or ceremony with a series of actions performed in a specific order

a)

labor

b)

fret

c)

ritual

d)

attentive

52.

Paying close attention

a)

labor

b)

fret

c)

ritual

d)

attentive

53.

chosen for a specific purpose

a)

designated

b)

interdependence

c)

emblem

d)

indulgent

54.

relying on teamwork and members of a group (not on yourself)

a)

designated

b)

interdependence

c)

emblem

d)

indulgent

55.

a symbol that represents an organization or nation

a)

designated

b)

interdependence

c)

emblem

d)

indulgent

56.

extra generous

a)

designated

b)

interdependence

c)

emblem

d)

indulgent

57.

to cancel a punishment or delay it until for later

a)

reprieve

b)

inadequate

c)

relinquish

d)

exuberant

58.

not good enough

a)

reprieve

b)

inadequate

c)

relinquish

d)

exuberant

59.

to let something go that you were holding onto (physically or emotionally)

a)

reprieve

b)

inadequate

c)

relinquish

d)

exuberant

60.

bursting with excitement and energy

a)

reprieve

b)

inadequate

c)

relinquish

d)

exuberant

61.

serious

a)

somber

b)

advantage

c)

exasperated

d)

progressed

62.

something that helps you get ahead of others

a)

somber

b)

advantage

c)

exasperated

d)

progressed

63.

reaching your limit of frustration

a)

somber

b)

advantage

c)

exasperated

d)

progressed

64.

growing or moving along toward a goal

a)

somber

b)

advantage

c)

exasperated

d)

progressed

65.

the first one / beginning

a)

initial

b)

profound

c)

impulse

d)

meticulous

66.

something very important / deep thoughts

a)

initial

b)

profound

c)

impulse

d)

meticulous

67.

a strong urge to do something

a)

initial

b)

profound

c)

impulse

d)

meticulous

68.

very careful with details

a)

initial

b)

profound

c)

impulse

d)

meticulous

69.

a short, temporary break in concentration or memory

a)

lapse

b)

precision

c)

studious

d)

benign

70.

very careful to do something exactly or correctly

a)

lapse

b)

precision

c)

studious

d)

benign

71.

pays good attention to what they're suppose to be learning

a)

lapse

b)

precision

c)

studious

d)

benign

72.

not dangerous or threatening

a)

lapse

b)

precision

c)

studious

d)

benign

73.

moving with a cheerful and self-confident attitude

a)

jaunty

b)

successor

c)

piecemeal

d)

crescendo

74.

someone who will take over a job or position next

a)

jaunty

b)

successor

c)

piecemeal

d)

crescendo

75.

doing something in disorganzied steps or phases (one bit at a time)

a)

jaunty

b)

successor

c)

piecemeal

d)

crescendo

76.

increasing in intensity or volume until it is very strong or loud

a)

jaunty

b)

successor

c)

piecemeal

d)

crescendo

77.

concentrating closely on something

a)

intently

b)

indolence

c)

sound

d)

transgression

78.

having a disrespectful attitude

a)

intently

b)

indolence

c)

sound

d)

transgression

79.

very steady or strong

a)

intently

b)

indolence

c)

sound

d)

transgression

80.

a sin or mistake (having broken a rule)

a)

intently

b)

indolence

c)

sound

d)

transgression

81.

a difficult task requiring energy and skill or intelligence

a)

rigorous

b)

magnitude

c)

exempt

d)

indicated

82.

the great size or influence of something

a)

rigorous

b)

magnitude

c)

exempt

d)

indicated

83.

allowed to skip something that's required

a)

rigorous

b)

magnitude

c)

exempt

d)

indicated

84.

to point to something specific / information that helps solve a question

a)

rigorous

b)

magnitude

c)

exempt

d)

indicated

85.

intense or enormous

a)

immense

b)

prohibited

c)

logistics

d)

compel

86.

absolutely not allowed

a)

immense

b)

prohibited

c)

logistics

d)

compel

87.

many details or supplies needed to do something

a)

immense

b)

prohibited

c)

logistics

d)

compel

88.

to force or pressure someone into doing something

a)

immense

b)

prohibited

c)

logistics

d)

compel

89.

something you're used to

a)

accustomed

b)

requisitioned

c)

excruciating

d)

steeled

90.

to order a supply of something / to make something happen with your authority

a)

accustomed

b)

requisitioned

c)

excruciating

d)

steeled

91.

extremely painful

a)

accustomed

b)

requisitioned

c)

excruciating

d)

steeled

92.

to brace (or prepare) yourself to be strong

a)

accustomed

b)

requisitioned

c)

excruciating

d)

steeled

93.

not impressive or worth commenting on

a)

unremarkable

b)

origin

c)

insure

d)

furnished

94.

how or where something began

a)

unremarkable

b)

origin

c)

insure

d)

furnished

95.

to prepare yourself in case of future trouble

a)

unremarkable

b)

origin

c)

insure

d)

furnished

96.

having furniture in a room

a)

unremarkable

b)

origin

c)

insure

d)

furnished

97.

the purpose something was made for

a)

function

b)

spacious

c)

alcove

d)

intricate

98.

a small section of a room set further back, often under an archway

a)

function

b)

spacious

c)

alcove

d)

intricate

99.

having lots of room

a)

function

b)

spacious

c)

alcove

d)

intricate

100.

a design with tiny beautiful details that flow together

a)

function

b)

spacious

c)

alcove

d)

intricate

101.

a surface that is carved, molded, or stamped with a design

a)

embossed

b)

governed

c)

diminish

d)

tentative

102.

to have control over something

a)

embossed

b)

governed

c)

diminish

d)

tentative

103.

to make something smaller

a)

embossed

b)

governed

c)

diminish

d)

tentative

104.

doing something slowly because you're nervous

a)

embossed

b)

governed

c)

diminish

d)

tentative

105.

something that gives you a thrill

a)

exhilarating

b)

accumulating

c)

magnificent

d)

astonishing

106.

gathering more and more until it builds up a pile

a)

exhilarating

b)

accumulating

c)

magnificent

d)

astonishing

107.

impressive and wonderful

a)

exhilarating

b)

accumulating

c)

magnificent

d)

astonishing

108.

shocking

a)

exhilarating

b)

accumulating

c)

magnificent

d)

astonishing