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The Giver 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | uneasy or fearful about something that might happen. |
| distraught | distracted; deeply agitated |
| disposition | the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude. |
| transgression | an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin. |
| awe | an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like. |
| enhance | to raise to a higher degree; |
| adherence | the quality of adhering; steady devotion, support, allegiance, or attachment. |
| fret | to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like. |
| aptitude | a natural ability capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent. |
| appeal | an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea. |
| chastise | to discipline, especially by corporal punishment. |
| reluctantly | without really wanting to; unwillingly. |
| remorse | deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunction. |
| dwelling | a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home. |
| regulate | to control or direct by a rule, principle, method. |
| serene | calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled. |
| tabulated | to count, record, or list systematically |
| frail | easily broken or destroyed |
| nuisance | a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems —usually singular |
| labor | physical or mental effort |