The Giver Chapter 14 - 16 Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "imploring"?

• To express a strong desire or wish

• To beg earnestly or desperately

• To provide comfort or relief

• To stretch or expand

Choose the correct sentence using the word "imploring".

• The teacher was imploring the students to finish their homework on time.

• The imploring dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• She was imploring her friend with a smile.

• The imploring sun set behind the mountains.

What is the definition of the word "assuage"?

• To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

• To increase in size or volume

• To twist or turn

• To cause severe pain

Choose the correct sentence using the word "assuage".

• The medicine helped to assuage her headache.

• The assuage balloon floated away.

• He was assuage by the loud music.

• The assuage cat purred softly.

What is the definition of the word "distended"?

• To be filled with joy

• To be stretched out or expanded

• To be twisted or curved

• To be in severe pain

Choose the correct sentence using the word "distended".

• The distended balloon popped suddenly.

• The distended cat chased the mouse.

• She was distended with happiness.

• The distended music was soothing.

What is the definition of the word "excruciating"?

• Extremely painful

• Very joyful

• Slightly uncomfortable

• Mildly annoying

Choose the correct sentence using the word "excruciating".

• The excruciating noise was barely noticeable.

• The excruciating pain made it hard for him to walk.

• She felt excruciating joy at the surprise party.

• The excruciating breeze was refreshing.

What is the definition of the word "anguished"?

• Feeling or showing severe mental or physical pain

• Feeling extremely happy

• Feeling slightly annoyed

• Feeling very relaxed

Choose the correct sentence using the word "anguished".

• The anguished athlete celebrated his victory.

• She gave an anguished cry when she heard the bad news.

• The anguished cat purred contentedly.

• He was anguished by the beautiful sunset.