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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rasping | Scrape or grate with a rough tool. |
| Distraught | Mentally confused, bewildered. |
| Distracted | Turned away the mind or attention of. |
| Wheedle | To persuade with flattery. |
| Nurturer | One who takes care of, feeds. |
| Disposition | A person’s general way of acting. |
| Transgression | act or instance of breaking the law |
| Apprehensive | fearful about what may happen |
| Aptitude | natural ability; talent |
| Chastise | to punish; reprimand severely |
| Rarity | person or thing that is uncommon |
| Palpable | able to be touched or felt |
| Petulantly | ill-humored; peevish |
| Bewilderment | confusion or complete puzzlement |
| Nondescript | without interesting or striking characteristics |