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The Giver 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | fearful of what may be coming |
| distraught | disturbed with doubt or painful feelings |
| disposition | one's usual attitude or mood |
| transgression | Mistake; violation; fault |
| awe | a feeling of mixed fear, respect, and wonder |
| enhance | to increase or improve in value, desirability, or attractiveness |
| adherence | steady or faithful attachment |
| fret | To worry or be upset about something |
| aptitude | Being naturally good at something |
| appeal | To ask for help or support |
| chastise | To punish someone for doing something wrong |
| reluctantly | Doing something even though you don't really want to do it |
| remorse | A deep regret or guilt about something you did wrong |
| dwelling | a shelter in which people live |
| regulate | To control or manage something |
| serene | A calm, peaceful, and quiet place |
| tabulated | To count a certain item |
| frail | To easily break something |
| nuisance | Something or someone that is annoying or causes trouble |
| labor | to give birth |