Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word vehicle?
A device used to transport people or things
What is the definition of the word transgressions?
Breaking a rule, committing a crime
The memory Jonas had of the sledding accident was _____________________.
Excruciating
What is a synonym for vehicle?
Car, transportation
How are Jonas feelings changing?
Since not taking the daily injections, he is feeling more love, pain, fear, and understands more in general.
What is the definition of the word astonished?
Filled with great surprise or amazement
What is the definition of the word infraction?
An act of breaking a rule or law.
A ______________ could be a home, apartment, or any other place where a person lives.
Dwelling
What is an antonym for astonished?
True or false: Jonas enjoys playing the childhood game of "war" with his friends.
False
What is the definition of the word dejected?
Having low spirits, discouraged
What is the definition of the word acquisition?
Something you have gotten, a possession
Going to a religious place of worship is a type of ________________.
Ritual
What is a synonym for dejected?
Discouraged, disheartened
What is Lily's talent?
What is the definition of the word relinquish?
To let go of or give up something
What is the definition of the word conspicuous?
Noticeable, easily seen
After the soccer game, the players were no longer ______________, especially after they won the game.
Fretful
Welcoming, not threatening
What happened to Rosemary and what what was the impact on the community?
Rosemary (the most recent Receiver of memories) was given loss/loneliness by the Giver and she asked for Release after 5 weeks of training. The community was shocked.
What is the definition of the word permeated?
Spread or seeped through, soaked throughout
What is the definition of the word chastisement?
Harsh criticism or punishment
There are several things in the Community that are __________________, an example being hills, and the sunshine.
Obsolete
What is a synonym for invigorating?
Exciting, refreshing
What is release and what is Jonas and the Giver's plan for creating change in the Community?
Release is killing someone. Jonas will escape from the Community, leaving all his memories for the people of the community.