Vocabulary Flashcard: The Giver Chapters 1-8

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Apprehensive

Back

Anxious or fearful

Front

"Jonas's father was a nurturer, responsible for the care of newchildren."

Back

Caregiver

Front

transgression

Back

A violation of a rule or law

Front

Create a sentence using the word "palpable."

Back

The palpable excitement in the room was contagious.

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Disposition

Back

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Front

"The mother chastised her child for being late."

Back

Punish

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Infraction

Back

A minor violation of a rule or law

Front

Create a sentence using the word "meticulously."

Back

She meticulously planned every detail of the event.

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serene

Back

Calm and peaceful

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"He petulantly refused to share his toys."

Back

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered