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The Giver 1
Chapters 1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | Doubtful, cautious, unsure |
| distraught | Feeling upset |
| disposition | A person’s qualities and character |
| transgression | Fault, mistake, offense |
| awe | inspired |
| enhance | to increase or improve |
| adherence | commitement |
| fret | to be worried or anxious |
| aptitude | Natural ability to do something |
| appeal | a serious or urgent request |
| chastise | to punish verbally |
| reluctantly | Unwillingly, hesitantly |
| remorse | Deep regret or guilt |
| dwelling | housing |
| regulate | Control, maintain |
| serene | Peaceful, calm |
| tabulated | Counted (as in a result) |
| frail | Weak, delicate |
| nuisance | Annoyance, annoying |
| labor | Work, childbirth |