The Giver; Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary

intrigued

to arouse the interest or curiosity of

adherence

the action or quality of adhering; steady or faithful attachment

mystified

to confuse thoroughly the understanding of

obediently

willing to obey

ironic

relating to containing, or being irony (the use of words that mean the opposite of what one really intends)

aptitude

ability to learn

gravitating

to move or tend to move toward something

abandoned

that has been deserted; left empty or unused

elders

one who is older; a person having authority because of age and experience

serene

showing complete calm

palpable

capable of being touched or felt; easily sensed; easily understood

distraught

disturbed with doubt or painful feelings

apprehensive

fearful of what may be coming

chastise

to punish severely (as by whipping)

chortled

to chuckle especially in satisfaction

insight

the power or act of seeing into or understanding a situation

transgression

an act, process or example of transgressing ( to go beyond limits set by)

humiliation

to cause a loss of pride or self-respect

ritual

a ceremonial act or action

impatient

not patient; restless and eager

nurturers

to supply with nourishment; training; upbringing

nondescript

belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind

infraction

an act of violating something

remorse

a deep regret coming from a sense of guilt for past wrongs