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The Giver 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | fearful of what may be coming |
| distraught | Feeling upset |
| disposition | A person’s qualities and character |
| transgression | Fault, mistake, offense |
| awe | Inspired |
| enhance | To 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 verbally |
| reluctantly | unwillingly, hesitation |
| remorse | Deep regret or guilt |
| dwelling | housing |
| regulate | Control, maintain |
| serene | Peaceful, calm |
| tabulated | Counted (as a result) |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| nuisance | Troublesome, annoying |
| labor | something that requires work |