The Giver Vocab. 1 Chapters 1-4

capacity

The ________ toddler threw his toy across the room when he didn’t get his way.

wheedle

intrigue

He tried to ________ his teacher into giving him more time on the assignment by complimenting her teaching style.

The strange noises coming from the attic began to ________ the children, making them eager to investigate.

chortle

He was filled with ________ after realizing how his harsh words had hurt his best friend.

The new factory has the ________ to produce thousands of cars each month.

fond

chastisement

He let out a quiet ________ when he finally understood the joke.

The night before her big presentation, she felt ________ about speaking in front of such a large audience.

As soon as the power went out, a sense of fear became ________ in the crowded room.

petulant

remorse

The prisoner remained ________, refusing to answer any of the guard’s questions.

distraught

She stared at the complicated instructions in ________, unsure of how to assemble the furniture.

reflective

jeer

defiant

Ever since she was a child, she had been ________ of her grandmother’s homemade cookies.

bewilderment

She was so ________ after losing her beloved pet that she could hardly speak.

palpable

apprehensive

The coach’s sharp ________ made the players realize they needed to focus more during practice.

The bullies continued to ________ at the new student, making cruel jokes at his expense.

After reading the emotional letter, he sat in ________ silence, thinking about his past decisions.