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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): Turned away the minded 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. |
Transgression | (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. |
Rarity | (noun): Person or thing that is uncommon . |
Palpable | (adjective): Able to be touched or felt. |
petulantly | (adjective): ill-humored;peevish. |
Bewilderment | (noun): Confusion or complete puzzlement. |
Nondescript | (adjective): Without interesting or striking characteristics. |