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Outsiders ch. 7-9
Vocabulary for chapters 7-9 in The Outsiders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aghast | struck with sudden amazement, fright or horror |
| daze | to stun or shock with a sudden blow (especially to the head) |
| exploits | a notable deed; spirited or heroic act |
| gleefully | joyfully; merrily |
| juvenile delinquent | a minor under 18 who commits criminal acts such as theft, vandalism, or violence |
| palomino | horse with a golden coat, white mane, and white tail found in the southwestern US |
| divert | to turn from a specific path or course; veer |
| falter | to hesitate in action or purpose |
| mere | being nothing more nor better than something in comparison |
| reluctantly | to du something unwillingly |
| scarce | an inefficient amount to satisfy the need or demand of something |
| bolt | to run away suddenly |
| stifle | to suppress, curb, or withhold like an addiction or craving |
| leery | wary or suspicious |
| conformity | beaver in correspondence with current styles or trends |