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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 |
| Wheedle | (verb:) to persuade with flattery |
| Nurturer | (noun:) one who takes care of, feeds |
| Diposition | (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; talent |
| Chastise | (verb:) to punish; reprimand servely |
| 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 |