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The Giver VOCAB 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | fearful of what may be coming |
| distraught | disturbed with doubt or painful feelings |
| disposition | a leaning toward a particular way of thinking or acting |
| transgression | an act, process, or example of transgressing |
| awe | inspired |
| enhance | To make better improve intensify |
| adherence | Stick-to-it commitment |
| fret | Worry, feel anxious |
| aptitude | Natural ability to do something |
| appeal | A serious or urgent request |
| chastise | To punish |
| reluctantly | Unwillingly, hesitantly |
| remorse | Deep regret or guilt |
| dwelling | housing |
| regulate | Control, maintain |
| serene | Peaceful, calm |
| tabulated | Counted |
| frail | Weak, delicate |
| nuisance | Annoyance, annoying |
| labor | Work, childbirth |