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Giver Vocab Ch.1-3
Term | Definition |
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Rasping | verb: scrape or grate with a rough tool |
Distraught | adjective: mentally confused; bewildered |
Distracted | adjective: turned away the mind or attention of |
Wheedle | verb: to persuade with flattery |
Nurturer | noun: one who takes care of; feeds |
Disposition | noun: a person’s general way of acting |
Trangression | noun: act or instance of breaking the law |
Apprehensive | adjective: fearful about what may happen |
Aptitude | (noun): natural ability; talent |
Chastise | (verb): to punish; reprimand severely |
Palpable | able to be touched or felt |
Petulantly | (adjective): ill-humored; peevish; |
Bewilderment | (noun): confusion or complete puzzlement |
Nondescript | (adjective): without interesting or striking characteristics; not descriptive; vague |
Rarity | person or thing that is uncommon |