Chapters 1-9 in context
Father hopes calling the new child by his name will ENHANCE his nurturing.
What does enhance mean?
to improve
The Giver's job is to TRANSMIT all of the memories within him.
What does TRANSMIT mean?
to pass from one person to another
to criticize harshly
chastise
a delay that keeps something bad from happening
reprieve
became less intense
subsided
The children are INTRIGUED by the planes that bring supplies.
What does intrigued mean?
interested
Although Jonas is EXEMPTED from the rules against rudeness, he knows his question is rude.
What does exempted mean?
not required to do something others are
laughed or chuckled
chortled
doing something in a very exact and careful way
meticulously
very detailed, with many parts
intricate
One Twelve has an unusual scientific APTITUDE.
What does aptitude mean.
a natural ability to do or learn something
Jonas TENTATIVELY says he would be interested in hearing about the Receiver's life.
What does tentatively mean?
to do something without confidence
strong belief or opinion
conviction
being honest and fair
integrity
a large amount of something that is released all at once
torrent
The boy's errors INFRINGE on the community's sense of order and success.
What does INFRINGE mean?
wrongly limit or restrain from something
Jonas should be able to PERCEIVE the names without being told.
What does perceive mean?
to learn or become aware of something
something that is against the rules
transgression
very necessary and important
integral
having twists and turns
sinuous
Lily says she would like to be a birthmother in a PETULANT voice.
What does PETULANT mean?
any or annoyed about not getting one's own way
Jonas is aware of the rules' ADMONITION not to discuss his training.
What does admonition mean?
a warning about behavior
obvious or noticeable
palpable
gaining or learning something
acquisition
gave up something
relinquished