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The Giver Chapt. 1-3
The Giver Vocab Chapters 1-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 might happen |
| Aptitude | (noun): natural ability; talent |
| Chastise | (verb): to punish, reprimand severely |
| Rarity | (noun): person or thing in common |
| Palpable | (adjective): able to be touched or felt |
| Petulantly | (adjective): ill-humored; peevish |
| Bewilderment | (noun): confused or complete puzzlement |
| Nondescript | (adjective): without interesting or striking characteristics |