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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 |
| Distrated | (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 |
| Transgression | (noun): act or instance of breaking the law |
| Apprehensive | (adjective): fearful about what may happen |
| Aptitude | (noun): natural ability; |
| Chastise | (verb): to punish; reprimand sverely |
| Rarity | (noun): person or thing that is uncommon |
| Palpable | (adjective): able to be touched of felt |
| Petulantly | (adjective): ill - humored; peevish |
| Bewilderment | (noun): confusion or complete puzzlement |
| Nondescirpt | (adjective): without interesting or striking characteristics |