Infer the Meaning
“Jonas shook his head emphatically. ‘No, Giver,’ he said. ‘I want you to keep that, to have with you, when I’m gone.’” (Chapter 20 p 157)
Define Empathically.
Emphatic (adj.) uttered with emphasis; strongly expressive; forceful; insistent
“She mentioned that there was one who had singular skills at caretaking, another who loved new children, one with unusual scientific aptitude, and a fourth for whom physical labor was an obvious pleasure.” (Chapter 7 p. 52)
What context clue helps you define aptitude?
Skills is a synonym for aptitude.
Aptitude (n.): capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent.
“As he pedaled through the nights, through isolated landscape now, with the communities far behind and no sign of human habitation around him or ahead, he was constantly vigilant, looking for the next nearest hiding place should the sound of engines come.” (Chapter 21, p. 170)
Which is a synonym of vigilant?
A. Watchful
B. Inattentive
C. Distracted
A. Watchful
Vigilant (adj.): keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: very awake and alert.
“Each family member, including Lily, had been required to sign a pledge that they would not become attached to this little temporary guest, and that they would relinquish him without protest or appeal when he was assigned to his own family unit at next year’s Ceremony.” (Chapter 21, p. 95)
Relinquish (v): to renounce or surrender
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again, back; Indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal.
“It’s a tough choice between getting to the big game on time or waiting for Mr. Smith to call. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place.”
What does Between a rock and a hard place mean?
Being in a very tight spot and faced with a difficult decision.
Lily looked up, her eyes wide. ‘The Ceremony of Twelve,’ she whispered in an awed voice.” (Chapter 1 p. 9)
Define Awed.
Awed (adj.): Filled with or expressing an overwhelming feeling of reverence (deep respect/honor), admiration (a feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval), or fear.
“But his mind was alert now. Warming himself ever so briefly had shaken away the lethargy and resignation and restored his will to survive. He began to walk faster on feet that he could no longer feel.” (Chapter 23 P. 177)
What context clue helps you define lethargy?
Alert is an antonym for lethargy and to walk faster.
Lethargy (n.): the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggishness, slowness, or dullness; an abnormal lack of energy, esp. as the result of a disease
“‘I feel frightened, too, for him,’ she confessed. ‘You know that there’s no third chance. The rules say that if there’s a third transgression, he simply has to be released.’” (Chapter 1, p. 9)
Which is a synonym for Transgression?
A. Excuse
B. Stage
C. Wrongdoing
C. Wrongdoing
Transgression (n.): violation of a law, command, etc.; sin.
“He was so completely, so thoroughly accustomed to courtesy within the community that the thought of asking another citizen an intimate question, of calling someone’s attention to an area of awkwardness, was unnerving.” (Chapter 9 p. 69)
Unnerving (adj.) depriving of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upsetting .
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not, opposite of (unwanted, unpleasant)
“It really goes against the grain when Nikolai says that a women wouldn’t make a good class president.”
What does goes against the grain mean?
To oppose natural tendencies; to oppose a person’s wishes or feelings; to cause anger
“Jonas listened. He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training. But it would have been impossible, anyway. There was no way to describe to his friends what he had experienced there in the Annex room.” (Chapter 12 p 89)
Define Admonition
Admonition (n.) To caution, advise, or counsel against something. To urge to a duty; remind
“The audience applause, which was enthusiastic at each Naming, rose in an exuberant swell when one parental pair, glowing with pride, took a male newchild and heard him named Caleb.” (Chapter 6 p. 44)
What context clue helps you define exuberant?
Enthusiastic is the definition of exuberant and glowing with pride .
Exuberant (adj.): effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; extremely good; overflowing; plentiful.
“The journey had become automatic; the sleep by days, hidden in underbrush and trees; the finding of water; the careful division of scraps of food, augmented by what he could find in the fields.” (Chapter 21, p. 168) 
Which is an antonym for augmented?
A. Enlarge
B. Decrease
C. Shocked
A. Enlarge
Augmented (v.): to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase.
“From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness. You may ask any question of any citizen and you will receive answers.” (Chapter 9, p. 68)
Exempted (v.) free from an obligation or liability to which others are subject; release
What does the prefix ex- mean?
Out of, former, away from (Ex-wife, Exit, Extract)
“Don’t be insulted by what Roz said. She meant it tongue-in-cheek.”
What does tongue and cheek mean?
Intended as a joke; not serious; insincere; mocking
“The Giver gave a rueful, anguished, empty laugh. ‘Jonas, you and I are the only ones who have feelings. We’ve been sharing them now for almost a year.’” (Chapter 20 p 154)
Define Rueful.
Rueful (adj.): feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow or pity; mournful; doleful: causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable
“Jonas thought again about that incident. He was still completely bewildered by it . . . He probably should have brought up his feeling of bewilderment that very evening . . . . But he had not been able to sort out and put words to the source of his confusion, so he had let it pass.” (Chapter 3, page 23)
What context clue helps you define bewildered?
Confusion is a synonym for bewildered.
Bewildered (adj.) completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
“‘You Elevens have spent all your years till now learning to fit in, to standardize your behavior, to curb any impulse that might set you apart from the group.’” (Chapter 7, p. 52)
Which is a synonym for Curb?
A. Display
B. Restrain
C. Encourage
B. Restrain
Curb (n.): anything that restrains or controls; a restraint; check.
“And [Rosemary] listened carefully. Her eyes were very luminous, I remember… She was so enthusiastic. So delighted to experience new things.” (Chapter 18, p. 141)
Luminous (adj.): radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
What does the suffix –ous mean?
Full of, having (Dangerous, Poisonous, Delicious)
“He complained about her driving, but he’s already had two accidents. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”
What does people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones mean?
You should not criticize others if you are just has bad as they are.