Chapter 9 — Vocabulary
The Giver by Lois Lowry — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 9
- conspicuous (adjective)
- Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.
- dismayed (adjective)
- Feeling distress or anxiety caused by something unexpected.
- exempted (verb (past tense))
- Freed from an obligation or rule that applies to others.
- prohibition (noun)
- The act of forbidding something; a rule or law that prevents a particular action.
- isolation (noun)
- The state of being separated from others; being alone or set apart.
- requisite (adjective)
- Made necessary by particular circumstances; required.
- unprecedented (adjective)
- Never done or known before; without previous example.
- transgression (noun)
- A violation of a law, duty, or moral principle.
- dispensation (noun)
- Special permission to do something that is normally not allowed.
- apprehensive (adjective)
- Anxious or fearful about something that might happen in the future.
- integrity (noun)
- The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- precision (noun)
- The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful about details.
- dishonor (noun)
- A state of shame or disgrace; loss of reputation or respect.
- facade (noun)
- An outward appearance that conceals a different reality; a deceptive front.