The Giver Vocabulary Review

Front

What does excruciating mean?

Back

extremely–almost unbearably–painful

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does vivid mean?

Back

producing powerful feelings or images in the mind

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'Utopia'?

Back

A place where everything is perfect

Front

What is the definition of 'Chastise'?

Back

To harshly scold or discipline

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'Dystopia'?

Back

A nightmarish society

Front

What does the term 'Nurture' mean?

Back

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'Transgression'?

Back

An action that breaks a law or rule.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What does 'Apprehensive' mean?

Back

Anxious or nervous that something bad will happen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'Community'?

Back

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Front

What does 'Indifferent' mean?

Back

Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4