The Giver (Chapters 5-8)

disquieting

• demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

• causing mental discomfort

• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

• a person who inherits some title or office

Answer explanation

The term 'disquieting' means causing mental discomfort, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

infraction

• a violation of a law or rule

• in a manner marked by extreme care of details

• greatly annoyed; out of patience

• a violation of a law or rule

Answer explanation

The term 'infraction' specifically refers to a violation of a law or rule, making 'a violation of a law or rule' the correct choice. The other options do not accurately define 'infraction'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

indulgent

• joyously unrestrained

• tolerant or lenient

• turn away from; give up

• greatly annoyed; out of patience

Answer explanation

The term 'indulgent' refers to being tolerant or lenient, allowing for freedom and leniency in behavior. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from the other options that do not capture this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

relinquish

• causing mental discomfort

• the cognitive process of obtaining skill or knowledge

• turn away from; give up

• demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

Answer explanation

The word 'relinquish' means to turn away from or give up something. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which captures the essence of relinquishing control or possession.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

exuberant

• joyously unrestrained

• the cognitive process of obtaining skill or knowledge

• wear off or die down

• with careful attention and effort to do something correctly

Answer explanation

The word 'exuberant' means joyously unrestrained, reflecting a state of lively energy and enthusiasm. The other options do not capture this essence, making 'joyously unrestrained' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

meticulously

• having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

• joyously unrestrained

• in a manner marked by extreme care of details

• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

Answer explanation

The word 'meticulously' means to do something with extreme care for details. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which describes a manner marked by such careful attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

scrupulously

• with careful attention and effort to do something correctly

• pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

• causing mental discomfort

• having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

Answer explanation

The word 'scrupulously' means to act with careful attention and effort to do something correctly, making the first answer choice the correct one. The other options do not accurately reflect this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

greatly annoyed; out of patience

• meticulously

• exuberant

• exasperated

• disquieting

Answer explanation

The term 'exasperated' means greatly annoyed or out of patience, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this specific feeling of frustration.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

the cognitive process of obtaining skill or knowledge

• acquisition

• rigorous

• infraction

• jaunty

Answer explanation

The cognitive process of obtaining skill or knowledge is referred to as 'acquisition'. This term specifically denotes the act of gaining new abilities or understanding, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

wear off or die down

• rigorous

• indulgent

• subside

• exasperated

Answer explanation

The phrase 'wear off or die down' means to gradually decrease in intensity or strength. The correct choice, 'subside', directly relates to this meaning, indicating a reduction or lessening of something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4