The Giver Chapters 6-10 Vocabulary

Front

To restrain, keep in check

Back

curb

Front

Very great, intense; extreme

Back

profound

Front

Showing embarrassment from shame

Back

sheepish

Front

Cheerfulness, liveliness, joy

Back

merriment

Front

Angry, annoyed, irritated

Back

exasperated

Front

State of mutual reliance

Back

Interdependence

Front

Filled with lively energy and excitement

Back

exuberant

Front

Spending a lot of time studying; intellectual

Back

studious

Front

Natural ability to do something

Back

Aptitude

Front

To make or become less

Back

diminish