The Giver Vocab. 1-3

Gunner, Jaxon, and Will Harvey are discussing the term 'aptitude' in their study group. Which of the following definitions best describes 'aptitude'?

• clear or obvious

• inherent or acquired ability

• a person who takes care of and helps in the development of another

• stored or collected, usually in larger amounts than presently needed

Who among the following is a nurturer in the school play where Carlynn, Dominique, and John Will are participating?

• The character who is very upset and deeply distressed

• The character who has a clear and obvious role

• The character who takes care of and helps in the development of another

• The character who has an inherent or acquired ability

Lydia accidentally broke Zoey's favorite necklace, and Zoey became distraught. How would you describe Zoey's state of mind right now?

• stored or collected in larger amounts that presently needed

• very upset; deeply distressed

• clear or obvious

• inherent or acquired ability

Lynlee has been collecting stamps for a while now. Her friends, Landry and Will Bailey, noticed that she has more stamps than she could possibly need at the moment. Lynlee's behavior can be best described as:

• stored or collected in larger amounts than presently necessary

• clear; obvious

• inherent or acquired ability

• very upset; deeply distressed

Carson found a lump on his arm and it was clearly palpable. What does palpable mean in this context?

• a person who takes care of and helps in the development of another

• inherent or acquired ability

• clear or obvious

• store or collected in larger amounts than presently needed