Chapter 2 — Vocabulary
The Giver by Lois Lowry — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 2
- Assignment
- A lifelong career role given to each child at the Ceremony of Twelve, selected by the Committee of Elders based on observed aptitudes.
- aptitude
- A natural ability or talent that makes someone well-suited for a particular activity or career.
- Nurturer
- A community member assigned to care for newchildren at the Nurturing Center during their first year of life.
- newchild
- An infant in the community, cared for at the Nurturing Center until assigned to a family unit at the Ceremony of One.
- Committee of Elders
- The governing body responsible for making major decisions in the community, including assigning careers to children at the Ceremony of Twelve.
- ceremony
- An annual community event marking a specific age milestone, such as receiving a name, a bicycle, or a career Assignment.
- comfort object
- A stuffed animal representing an imaginary creature, given to every newchild and taken away at age Eight.
- volunteer hours
- Required community service performed by children, during which the Committee of Elders observes their interests and skills.
- apprehensive
- Feeling anxious or fearful about something that is going to happen.
- regimented
- Strictly organized and controlled according to a set system or pattern.
- disposition
- A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; their natural tendencies.
- transgression
- A violation of a rule or law within the community.
- prestige
- Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on perceived importance or quality.
- interdependence
- The mutual reliance between people or groups, where each depends on the others to function.