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Giver vocab ch 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rasping | scrape or grate with a rough tool |
| Distraught | Mentally confused, bewildered |
| Distracted | turned away the mind or attention of |
| Wheedle | to persuade with flattery |
| Nurturer | one who takes care of, feeds |
| Disposition | a persons general way of acting |
| Transgression | act or instance of breaking the law |
| apprehensive | fearful about what may happen |
| aptitude | natural ability; talent |
| chastise | to punish ; reprimand severely |
| rarity | person or thing that is uncommon |
| Palpable | able to be touched or felt |
| petulantly | ill humored; peevish |
| bewilderment | confusion or complete puzzlement |
| nondescript | without interesting or striking characteristics |