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Giver Vocab Ch. 1-3
Book: Giver Vocabulary for chapter 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 |
| 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; talent |
| Chasitise | (verb): to punish; repremand 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 puzzzlement |
| Nondescript | (adjective) without interesting or striking characteristics |