| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rasping | (verb): scrape or grate with a rough tool |
| Distraught | (adjective): mentally confused, bewildered |
| Wheedle | (adjective): turned away the mind or attention of |
| Nurturer | (verb): to persuade with flattery |
| Disposition | (noun): one who takes care of, feeds |
| Transgression | (noun): a person’s general way of acting |
| Apprehensive | (noun): a person’s general way of acting |
| Aptitude | (adjective): fearful about what may happen |
| Chastise | (noun): natural ability; talent |
| Rarity | (verb): to punish; reprimand severely |
| Palpable | (noun): person or thing that is uncommon |
| Petulantly | (adjective): able to be touched or felt |
| Bewilderment | (adjective): ill-humored; peevish |
| Nondescript | (noun): confusion or complete puzzlement |