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The Outsiders ch 1-3

TermDefinition
acquire (verb) to get or obtain
I tend to _______ good grades. acquire
aloof (adj) indifferent or disinterested
The ___________ man stood there not caring about the things around him. aloof
disgrace (noun) the loss of respect or honor
The juvenile delinquent was a _______ to his family and friends. disgrace
gallantly (adv) bravely: chivalrously; exceptionally polite
___________ he ran over to see if the younger lady was okay, after seeing her get punched. gallantly
gingerly (adv) cautiously or carefully
_________ she picked up the glass making sure not to cut herself. gingerly
Hoodlum (noun) young, street ruffian, belonging to a gang
The ________ was walking home with the rest of his gang. Hoodlum
impersonal (adj) not personal
Other peoples rude thought of me are __________ and do not bother me. impersonal
irresistible (adj) enticing: tempting to possess
The new item on the menu was ________ everybody wanted it. irresistible
lanky (adj) ungracefully thin and tall
The baby giraffe was __________, but it was still very intriguing. lanky
mouthy (adj) responding in a rude and pompous manner
After being told to clean her room the girl became very ______. mouthy
reckless (adj) unconcerned with the consequences of actions
Moe was driving _________ so he got pulled over. reckless
roguish (adj) playfully dishonest or mischievous
Lilly stole a video game because she felt ________. roguish
sarcastic (adj) characterized by mocking
After asking many questions to her friend , the answer became more _______. sarcastic
sympathetic (adj) feeling of compassion
After watching a depressing video I felt _______ towards refugees who could not fond somewhere safe to live. sympathetic
sensitive (adj) easily or readily affected by something
She was very ________ so while watching a sad movie she began to sob. sensitive
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