The Giver Vocab

Front

To laugh at in a mocking way

Back

jeer

Front

Capable of being touched or felt

Back

palpable

Front

Deeply agitated from worry or grief

Back

distraught

Front

To persuade by flattery or guile

Back

wheedle

Front

verbal punishment

Back

chastisement

Front

Showing sudden irritation

Back

Petulant

Front

Feeling of deep regret or moral anguish

Back

remorse

Front

Prevention of scheduled punishment

Back

Reprieve

Front

extremely careful and precise

Back

meticulous

Front

Habitual laziness

Back

Indolence