The Giver Review

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Fret

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Worried or irritated about something. Example: I usually fret about Mrs. Raymond’s vocabulary exams.

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Conspicuous

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Easily visible, attracting attention through being unusual or remarkable. Example: He felt embarrassingly conspicuous at the Halloween party since he was the only one dressed in a costume.

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Yearning

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A strong desire. Example: I had a yearning for pizza and ice-cream ever since I went on a diet.

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Anguish

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Extreme anxiety or emotional torment. Example: I felt anguish when I saw my mom opening my report card.

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Grave

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Involving possible harm or danger; serious in manner. Example: Things were looking pretty grave for the main character stuck at the top of the burning building.

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Wry

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Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. Example: She gave a wry smile when she heard the joke.

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Palpable

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Able to be touched or felt; clear to the mind or plain to see. Example: The tension in the room was palpable.

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Assuage

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To make an unpleasant feeling less intense. Example: He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing.

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Chastise

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To scold or criticize someone severely. Example: The teacher chastised the student for being late.

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Solemn

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Formal and dignified; serious. Example: The solemn ceremony honored the fallen soldiers.