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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GREASER (n) | lower class citizen from the 1960s, generally considered "trouble" and struggling financially |
| SOC/SOCIAL (n) | upper class citizen from the 1960s, generally possessing greater wealth and opportunity |
| SMARTING (v) | to feel a sharp, stinging pain |
| UNFATHOMABLE (adj) | not able to be completely understood |
| INCREDULOUS (adj) | skeptical or showing unbelief |
| ORNERY (adj) | ugly and unpleasant in temper; stubborn |
| BLEAK (adj) | without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary |
| CUNNING (n/adj) | skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner OR showing ingenuity; crafty |
| HOODLUM (n) | a young street ruffian, especially one belonging to a gang |
| SOUSED (v) | (slang) intoxicated OR to plunge into water or other liquid; immerse |
| quivering (v) | to shake with a slight but rapid motion; tremble |
| stocky (adj) | of solid and sturdy build; thick-set and, usually, short |
| fiery (adj) | easily angered or provoked |
| nonchalantly (adv) | in a coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited manner; casual |
| gallantly (adv) | in a brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous manner |
| aloofness (n) | the state of being distant, cold, or uninterested |
| winced (v) | to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; flinch |
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