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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 or feeds. |
| Disposition | (Noun) A person's general way of acting |
| Transgression | (Noun) Act of instance or 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 | (Adverb) Ill-humored; peevish |
| Bewilderment | (Noun) Confusion or complete puzzlement |
| Nondescript | (Adjective) Without interest or striking characteristics |