The Giver Vocabulary
Across
- 3. Officially requested or demanded something, typically by authority or order.
- 6. Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident manner.
- 7. Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.
- 9. Lacking or devoid of color; colorless.
- 13. A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament.
- 14. Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
- 16. Spread through and be perceived in every part of.
- 19. Gentle and kind; not harmful in effect.
- 21. A sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something, typically water or rain.
- 22. Necessary to make a whole complete; essential.
- 23. In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.
- 24. Held and used (a weapon or tool) with skill and ease.
- 25. To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way.
- 26. The killing of a large number of people.
- 27. To rebuke or reprimand severely; scold.
- 30. The ability or tendency of something to float in water or air; lightness or resilience of spirit or mood.
- 32. In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner.
- 34. Made greater in size or value; increased.
- 35. Making a continuous low humming sound.
- 36. Laughed in a gleeful or exultant manner.
- 38. A firm warning or reprimand.
Down
- 1. Natural ability to do something; talent.
- 2. Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.
- 4. Actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violate.
- 5. No longer produced or used; out of date.
- 8. Having many curves and turns; winding.
- 10. Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
- 11. To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; relieve.
- 12. In a manner characterized by being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
- 15. In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
- 17. Absorbed or incorporated into the mind or body.
- 18. In a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
- 20. Poked or jabbed with a finger, pointed object, or instrument.
- 28. Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
- 29. A gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music.
- 31. A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness.
- 33. Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
- 37. A kingdom; a domain or field of activity or interest.