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The Giver Chapter 6
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Interdependence | The dependence of two or more people or things on each other. |
| Reprieve | A reprieve is a temporary suspension or delay of a punishment, especially a death sentence, or a temporary relief from something harmful or unpleasant, like pain or trouble, often granted as an act of mercy or clemency. |
| Relinquish | Cease to keep or claim (something); give up. |
| Somber | Being deeply serious, sad, gloomy, or depressing, often lacking humor or brightness |
| Meticulously | Doing something with extreme care, precision, and thoroughness, paying close attention to even the smallest, most trivial details, often suggesting a painstaking effort to be perfect or accurate. |