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The Giver Chp 20-23
The Giver Chapter 20-23 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sarcastic | with ridicule; sharp; bitter |
| rueful | filled with/ showing regret |
| solace | comfort |
| stealthy | secretly |
| languid | weak |
| augment | to make greater |
| consciousness | state of being awake and aware of one's surrounding |
| flagging | to decline in pace or energy |
| lethargy | slowness; sluggishness |
| impede | to block or obstruct, to get in the way of |
| taut | drawn tightly |
| predictable | being able to figure out what someone is going to do by what the have done in the past |
| peril | being in danger of something |
| imperceptible | not noticeable |
| vigilant | alert to signs of danger |