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The Outsiders Vocab
The Outsiders Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unfathomable | not capable of being understood |
| gingerly | cautiously or carefully |
| sagely | wisely or knowingly |
| incredulous | not ready to believe; doubting |
| abiding | obeying |
| roguishly | in a mischievous way |
| resignedly | patiently accepting |
| aloofness | being uninterested |
| defiance | open, bold resistance to authority |
| ember | a burning piece of wood, coal, etc. |
| contemptuous | scornful; despising |
| hue | a color, especially a tint or shade |
| racking | agonizing or tormenting |
| aghast | shocked; horrified; terrified |
| divert | draw to another direction; turn from its course |
| conformity | in accordance with social standards |
| idolized | to regard with blind adoration or devotion |
| leery | wary or suspicious |
| vast | of very great size; enormous; immense |
| delinquents | guilty of a misdeed or offense |
| flinching | draw back from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant |
| stupor | suspension of mental sensibility from narcotics, intoxicants, etc. |
| welled | to rise to a surface and flow out |
| stricken | deeply affected with grief, fear, or other emotions |
| clad | dressed or covered |