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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
Term | Definition |
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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 |