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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rasping | (Verb): scrape or gate with a rough tool |
| Distraught | (adjective): mentally confused, bewildered, stressed, mentally confused someone |
| Distracted | (adjective): turned away the mind or attention of |
| Wheedle | (Verb): to persuade with flattery |
| Nurthurer | (Noun): one who takes care of, feeds |
| Disposition | (Noun): a person's general way of acting |
| Transgression | (Noun): act of instance of breaking the law |
| Apprehensive | (Adjective): fearful about what may happen |
| Aptitude | (Noun): natural ability; talent |
| Chastise | (Verb): to punish; reprimand severely scold |
| Rarity | (Noun): person or thing that is uncommon |
| Petulantly | (adverb): ill-humored; peevish |
| Bewilderment | (Noun): confusion or complete puzzlement |
| Nondescript | (adjective): without interesting or striking characteristics |