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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rasping | (Verb): Scrape or grate with a rough tool or a gravely sound |
| Distraught | (Adjective): Mentally confused or, bewildered |
| Distracted | (Adjective): Turned away from the current task at hand |
| Wheedle | (Verb): To persuade with flattery |
| Nurturer | (Noun): One who takes care of, others needs completely |
| Dispostion | (Noun): The general way someone acts |
| Transgression | (Noun): Act or instance of breaking the law |
| Apprehensive | (Adjective): Fearful about whats to come |
| Aptitude | (Noun): Someones natural ability or talent |
| Chastise | (Verb): To Punish or reprimand severely |
| Rarity | (Noun): A quality or an object that is uncommon |
| Palpable | (Adjective): Able to be touched or felt |
| Petulantly | (Adverb): Acting ill-humored or peevish |
| Bewilderment | (Noun): Ones confusion or complete puzzelment |
| Nondescript | (Adjective): Without interesting or striking characteristics |