The Giver Ch. 1-3 Vocab

Front

Opposite of what is expected

Back

ironic

Front

Laugh with contempt and derision

Back

jeer

Front

Capable of being perceived

Back

palpable

Front

Deeply agitated, especially from emotion

Back

Distraught

Front

Influence with gentle urging or flattery

Back

wheedle

Front

check and sort carefully

Back

sift

Front

Meaning of 'understand'

Back

resolve

Front

Capability to perform or produce

Back

Capacity

Front

Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger

Back

Apprehensive

Front

Natural ability to do something

Back

Aptitude