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Giver Ch 4-6 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Gravitating | (verb) Move or be attracted by a strong influence |
| 2. Chortle | (verb) To laugh with a snorting chuckle |
| 3. Infraction | (noun) The act of breaking the law or rule |
| 4. Dosage | (noun) The amount of medication in a single dose |
| 5. Interdependence | (noun) Dependent on one another |
| 6. Indulgently | (adverb) To yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. |
| 7. Exuberant | (adjective) Overflowing with high spirits |
| 8. Impatient | (adjective) Irritated or annoyed by delay |
| 9. Buoyancy | (noun) The power to float or rise in water |
| 10. Ritual | (noun) A set procedure for religious rite |
| 11. Elder | (noun) A person born earlier; someone older |
| 12. Adherence | (verb) To stick to or firmly attached |
| 13. Intrigue | (verb) To plot craftily or underhandedly |
| 14. Retroactive | (verb) Applying to the past (events) |
| 15. Serene | (adjective) Peaceful, calm, quiet |