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Outsiders Vocab
Chapters 1-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fiery | enflamed, feverish, full of emotion |
| rebellious | inclined to resist authority |
| vauguely | not definite, not clear |
| stalked | approaching stealthily |
| nonchalantly | acting unconcerned or indifferent |
| suspicious | full of mistrust or uncertainty |
| irresistible | too enchanting to ignore |
| gallant | brave, chivalrous, noble |
| aloof | unfeeling, shy |
| rueful | mournful, pitiful, sorrowful |
| elite | socially superior group |
| indignant | filled with anger about unjust treatment |
| premonition | a feeling of warning |
| fiend | a person of wickedness |
| wince | to flinch or shrink back in fear |
| deny | to say something isn't so |
| divert | to turn aside |
| tarnished | discolored, dull |
| timid | very shy and quiet |
| falter | hesitate, stammer, waver |
| wisecracks | jokes, pranks |
| agony | to be in great pain |
| superiority | above average quality |
| awed | filled with respect |
| clenching | grabbing onto tightly |