The Giver Vocab. 1 Chapters 1-4

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

wheedle

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

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

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

distraught

capacity

reflective

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

palpable

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

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

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

defiant

chastisement

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

jeer

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

apprehensive

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

intrigue

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

petulant

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

fond

bewilderment

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

chortle

remorse

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