The Giver Vocabulary 1

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Across
  1. 2. Natural ability or talent; quickness in learning and understanding; inherent capability or suitability for something.
  2. 6. Gathering or assembling together in a group or crowd; coming together for a common purpose.
  3. 8. Full of unrestrained high spirits, enthusiasm, or vitality; joyously vigorous or effusive; growing profusely (as in plants).
  4. 9. To move or be drawn toward something by a natural force or attraction (literally, as by gravity; figuratively, to be inclined toward or tend to go to a person, place, or idea).
  5. 11. To give up or abandon (a claim, right, possession, etc.); to surrender or let go of; to release from one's grasp or control
  6. 12. Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen; anxious or worried in anticipation of possible trouble or danger.
  7. 14. Deep; intense; far-reaching; characterized by great insight, wisdom, or seriousness; penetrating deeply into a subject or emotion.
  8. 16. To punish or discipline, especially by means of corporal punishment or verbal rebuke; to criticize severely or correct with scolding. Chastisement is the act or instance of chastising.
  9. 18. A violation of a law, command, or rule; an act that goes against established authority or moral code; an offense or sin.
Down
  1. 1. In a petulant manner; with peevish impatience, irritability, or sullen discontent (often childishly sulky or touchy).
  2. 3. To feed and protect (a young creature) while it is growing; to help grow or develop; to foster or rear with care and attention. (Also as n.: the process of caring for and encouraging growth.)
  3. 4. In a manner that shows extreme or excessive concern with minute details; very carefully and precisely; painstakingly thorough.
  4. 5. Confused or perplexed; puzzled; at a loss to understand; disoriented.
  5. 7. Not easily described or classified; lacking distinctive characteristics; ordinary, unremarkable, or vague in appearance.
  6. 10. To influence or persuade (someone) by using flattery, smooth talk, endearments, or gentle urging; to coax or cajole, often subtly or flatteringly.
  7. 13. Readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident; tangible; capable of being touched or felt (often used figuratively for intense emotions, e.g., "palpable fear").
  8. 15. Deeply agitated, especially from emotion; extremely upset, distracted, or overwhelmed (often with grief, worry, or confusion).
  9. 17. Accumulated and stored away secretly or selfishly (often money, food, or supplies) for future use, typically in excess or greedily.