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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 |
| 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 of what may happen |
| Aptitude | noun; natural ability, talent |
| Chastise | verb; to punish, reprimand severly |
| 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 chareteristic |
| Distracted | adjective; turned away the mind or attention of |
| Wheedle | verb; to persuade with flattery |