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Giver Vocab Ch 1-3
Term | Definition |
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Rasping | (verb:) scrape or grate with a rough tool |
Distraught | (adjective:) mentally confused, bewildered |
Wheedle | (verb:) to persuade with flattery |
Nurturer | (noun:) one who takes care of, feeds |
Diposition | (noun): a person's general way of acting |
Transgression | (noun:) act or instance of breaking the law |
Apprehensive | (adjective:) fearful about what may happen |
Aptitude | (noun:) natural ability; talent |
Chastise | (verb:) to punish; reprimand servely |
rarity | (noun:) person or thing that is uncommon |
Palpable | (adjective:) able to be touched or felt |
Petulantly | (adjective:) ill-humored: peevish |
Bewilderment | (noun:) confusion or complete puzzlement |
Nondescript | (adjective:) without interesting or striking characteristics |