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giver vocab ch1-3
giver vocab chapter 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rasping | scrape or grate with a rough tool |
| distraught | mentally confused, bewildered |
| distracted | turned away the mind or atention of |
| wheedle | to persuade with flattery |
| nurture | 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; repimand severiley |
| rarity | person or thing that is uncommon |
| palpable | able to be touched or felt |
| petulanty | ill-humored, peevish |
| bewilderment | confuzion or complete puzzlement |
| nondescript | without interesting or striking chararastics |