The Giver-- Vocabulary

fearful or anxious about the future

to let go; give up

controlled or governed according to rule or law

very carefully and precisely

to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

collecting items in excess, accumulate, stockpile

a mild annoyance; a cause of some trouble

Important; famous

violations of laws or rules

agonizing physical or mental pain

out-of-date; no longer in use

faithful attachment; follow

attitude or mood; personality

a fixed or strong belief

to demand the use or supply of, especially by official order

Not cheerful or smiling; serious

having a sense of wonder; shocked but fascinated

done with ill humor; irritably

satiric; unexpected

hurry; accelerate; rush

Good enough; sufficient

to gather in a mass or crowd

not subject to a duty or obligation; free from duty

restore to normal life or condition of good health

Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

completely puzzled or confused

capacity for learning; natural ability

ability to contain, absorb, receive and hold

invigorating and refreshing

interested & curious