Chapter 7 — Vocabulary
The Giver by Lois Lowry — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 7
- precision
- The quality of being exact and accurate in language or action.
- discipline wand
- A thin rod used in the community to physically punish children for misbehavior or language errors.
- transgression
- An act that violates a rule, law, or code of conduct within the community.
- humiliation
- The painful feeling of being publicly embarrassed or made to feel ashamed.
- indulgent
- Showing a willingness to allow someone excessive freedom or leniency; tolerant of faults.
- aptitude
- A natural ability or talent that makes someone well-suited for a particular task or career.
- buoyant
- Cheerful and optimistic; lighthearted in mood or manner.
- chastise
- To punish or scold someone severely for doing something wrong.
- anguish
- Severe mental or emotional pain and distress.
- prestige
- Widespread respect and admiration earned through achievement, quality, or importance.
- meticulous
- Extremely careful and precise, showing great attention to detail.
- solemnity
- The state or quality of being serious, formal, and dignified.
- disposition
- A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; their natural temperament.
- disruption
- A disturbance or interruption that breaks the normal course of events.
- conformity
- Behavior that matches accepted standards and expectations of a group or society.