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The Outsiders Vocab
The Outsiders vocab
Term | Definition |
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asset | an advantage or source of strength |
unfathomable | not capable of being understood or grasped |
rivalry | a continued striving for advantage over another |
gingerly | cautiously; carefully |
sagely | in a wise manner; knowingly |
nonchalantly | in a casual and unenthusiastic manner |
abiding | obeying |
sophisticated | experienced in worldly ways |
aloofness | the state of being uninterested and unsympathetic |
elite | superior; top |
apprehensive | anxious or fearful; uneasy |
defiance | open, bold resistance to authority |
sheepish | acting embarrassed or ashamed |
premonition | a feeling that something is about to occur |
imploringly | in a pleading, begging manner |
sullenly | in a gloomy, silent, sulky way |
subside | to sink back or down; become lower |
elude | to escape understanding; confuse |
radiate | to send out rays; to beam or shine |
brawn | strength; physical power |
aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror |
exploit | daring act or heroic deed |
divert | to change course or turn from one direction to another |
conformity | acting according to general rules or standards |
clad | being covered or dressed; wearing |