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Giver Vocab Ch.1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |