The Giver by Lois Lowry Vocabulary 1
Feb 22, 2016
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary 1
Palpable: Adjectivereadily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
capable of being touched or felt; tangible
Distraught: AdjectiveDeeply agitated, disturbed
Disposition: NounNatural mood or outlook; physical inclination or tendency
Transgression: NounViolation of a law
Fret: Verbto feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent
Chastisement: Verbsevere criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand
Petulantly: Adjectiveimpatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
Droning: Verbto make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz.
to speak in a monotonous tone.
Tunic: Nouna gown-like outer garment, with or without sleeves and sometimes belted
Tabulated: VerbTo arrange in a systematic or condensed form
Chortled: Verbto chuckle gleefully
Disquieting: Adjectivecausing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing
Prodded: Verbto poke or jab with or as if with something pointed:
to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag
Indulgently: Adverb benignly lenient or permissive
Infringed: Verbviolate or transgress