| A | B |
|---|
| Jonas | the main character |
| Lily | Jonas's sister |
| Mother | this character works at the Department of Justice |
| Father | this character works as a nurturer |
| Gabriel | a newchild who is not developing normally |
| Fiona | a girl that Jonas likes |
| Asher | Jonas's friend who mixes up words |
| The Giver | The most important elder |
| another name for society used in the novel | community |
| these seem to be missing in Jonas's society | animals |
| another word for family used in the novel | unit |
| another word for celebration used in the novel | ceremony |
| another word for a job in the novel | assignment |
| irony | a twist of fate/the opposite of what is expected |
| jeer | to mock others |
| tunic | a belted garment |
| distraught | deeply upset |
| apprehensive | fearful |
| supplement | used in place of something else |
| sympathetic | feeling badly for others |
| capacity | the amount something can hold |
| chastisement | a punishment |
| nurture | to care for |
| interdependence | a mutual dependence |
| indulge | to satisfy or gratify |
| reprieve | a temporary escape |
| inadequate | not enough |
| exuberent | showing extreme joy |
| solemn | very serious |
| infringe | to violate or trespass |
| hasty | done too quickly |
| disposition | emotional outlook or mood |
| gravitate | to be drawn to |
| dwelling | a place to live in |
| serene | calm and tranquil |
| the "wise" group of people who make decisions | the Committee of Elders |
| palpable | able to be felt |
| release | the strongest chastisement |
| Larissa | the elderly woman that Jonas cared for |
| comfort object | a stuffed animal given to Newchildren |
| another word for babies in the novel | Newchildren |
| a feature that is different in Jonas and Gabe | pale eyes |
| the age you receive your bike | nine |
| the age you receive your assignment | twelve |
| the treatment for stirrings | a pill |
| the child who was replaced | Caleb |
| Fritz | the clumsy child |
| the age you receive you coat with pockets | eight |
| the age you are given a name | one |
| the age when your hair is cut | ten |
