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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 |
| Nuturer | (noun): one who takes care of, feeds |
| Disposition | (noun): a persons 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 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 |