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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
Term | Definition |
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Rasping | (verb): scrape or grate with a rough tool |
Distraught | (adjective): mentally confused, stressed, bewildered, upset |
Distracted | (adjective): turned away the mind or attention of someone |
Wheedle | (verb): to persuade with flattery |
Nurterer | (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, timid |
Aptitude | (noun) natural ability; talent, what you COULD do |
Chastise | (verb): to punish; reprimand severely, scold |
Rarity | (noun): person or thing that is uncommon, valuable |
Palpable | (adjective): able to be touched or felt |
Petulantly | (adjective/ adverb): ill-humored; peevish |
Bewilderment | (noun): confusion or complete puzzlement |
Nondescript | (adjective): without interesting or striking characteristics |