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Outsiders Vocab
Outsiders Vocab johnson
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| content- | adjective accepting the circumstances; pleased with a circumstance |
| disgrace- | noun loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame |
| asset- | noun a useful or valuable quality or thing; an advantage |
| madras- | noun a cotton cloth of fine texture, usually with a plaid, striped or checked pattern |
| bawl- | verb to cry or sob loudly; wail |
| lope- | verb to run or ride with a steady, easy pace |
| cocky- | adjective Overly self-confident; conceited |
| stocky- | adjective solidly built; sturdy |
| lynx- | noun a wild cat found in northern North America which has thick, soft fur, a short tail, and pointy ears. |
| rumble- | slang- verb to engage in a gang fight; slang- noun a gang fight or battle |
| roguish- | adjective dishonest; sneaky |
| slight- | adjective slender or frail; delicate |
| nonchalant- | adjective cool, carefree, and relaxed |
| size- | verbal phrase “size up” to make an estimate, opinion, or judgment of |
| stricken- | adjective afflicted or feeling something overwhelming, as strong emotion, a disease or illness. |
| gallant- | courageous, brave, respectful towards women |
| incidentally- ” | adverb apart or separate from the main subject; “ on a side note |
| aloof- | adjective distant, especially in one’s feelings; emotionally cold |
| ornery- | adjective of a stubborn or mean-spirited ; grouchy |
| wince- | verb to shrink, as in pain or distress; flinch |