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