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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |