The Giver Lois Lowry Chapter 5 Vocabulary 1

The Giver Lois Lowry Chapter 5

Vocabulary 1. to contribute (v. ) to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people 2. fragment (n. ) small piece of something 3. afloat (adj. ) floating on water 4. to recount (v. ) to tell a story or describe an event 5. disquieting (adj. ) causing anxiety

Vocabulary 6. to chastise (v. ) to criticize or punish someone 7. reluctantly (adv. ) not wanting to do something 8. tunic (n. ) a loose piece of clothing that covers the top part of your body 9. smock (n. ) a piece of clothing like a long shirt which is worn loosely over other clothing to protect it when working, or a piece of women's clothing 10. murky (adj. ) • SECRET DIRTY • secret, and involving dishonest or illegal activities dirty and dark

Vocabulary 11. vague (adj. ) not clear or certain 12. remains (n. ) the parts of something, especially a building, that continue to exist when the rest of it has been destroyed 13. now and then (ph. ) If something happens now and then, it happens sometimes but not very often. 14. to ignore (v. ) to intentionally not listen or give attention to 15. to apply to (v. ) (especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important

Vocabulary 11. affectionate (adj. ) showing feelings of liking or love 12. to groan (v. ) to make a long, low sound such as when expressing pain, unhappiness, etc