Chapter 14 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 14

anguish (noun)

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; extreme distress.

excruciating (adjective)

Intensely painful; causing extreme physical or mental suffering.

wisdom (noun)

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the ability to apply knowledge thoughtfully.

transmit (verb)

To pass or convey something from one person or place to another.

futility (noun)

The quality of being pointless or useless; the impossibility of achieving a desired result.

remnant (noun)

A small remaining quantity of something; a part left over after the greater portion has been used or removed.

Elsewhere (noun)

The community's vague term for the unknown place where released individuals are supposedly sent; used to avoid discussing what release actually means.

release (noun)

The community's euphemism for the permanent removal of a citizen — used for the elderly, rule-breakers, and one of any pair of identical twins. Its true meaning is not yet known to Jonas.

burden (noun)

A heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to bear, either physically or emotionally.

inadvertently (adverb)

Without intention; accidentally or by mistake.

fretful (adjective)

Feeling or expressing distress or irritation; restless and uneasy.

profound (adjective)

Very great or intense; having deep meaning or significance.

Receiver of Memory (noun)

The designated person who holds all memories from before Sameness, serving as the community's sole source of historical experience and wisdom.

obedience (noun)

Compliance with an order, law, or authority; the willingness to follow rules without questioning.