The Giver, by Lois Lowry

Vocabulary 4

Realm: Noun

• the region, sphere, or domain within which anything occurs, prevails, or dominates; a kingdom

Horde: Noun

• a large group, multitude, number

Warily: Adverb

• In a watchful or cautious manner

Ruefully: Adverb

• feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow or pity

Imploringly: Adverb

• Begging urgently

Winced: Verb

• to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow

Emphatically: Adverb

• Said with force, strongly expressive

Stealthily: Adverb

• Sneaky action

Frazzled: Adjective

• worn-out; fatigued

Languid: Adjective

• lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.• drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue

Augmented: Verb

• Made larger

Taut: Adjective

• tightly drawn; tense; not slack

Vigilant: Adjective

• keenly watchful to detect danger

Flagging: Adjective

• weak, fatigued, or drooping

Lethargy: Noun

• the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish